SEMH Teaching Assistant: Calm Support & Growth

Axcis Education; London Borough of Richmond upon Thames; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary aligned with TA pay scale

Ongoing training in SEMH

Mentorship from experienced SEN staff

Pension scheme and statutory benefits

Job summary

Axcis Education in London is seeking a dedicated SEMH Teaching Assistant to join our specialist provision in Richmond. You will work closely with the class teacher to support pupils with SEMH needs through targeted interventions and a calm, structured approach.

The role involves one-to-one and small-group support, safeguarding, and contributing to individual education plans, with ongoing training and opportunities for professional development within a supportive team.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting children with SEMH/SEND in a school setting.
• Qualification in Supporting Teaching and Learning or equivalent.
• Understanding of SEMH frameworks and safeguarding.

Responsibilities

• Provide one-to-one and small-group support to pupils with SEMH needs.
• Assist delivery of differentiated lessons and monitor engagement.
• Use behaviour-management strategies to de-escalate situations.
• Record observations and contribute to IEPs.
• Support therapeutic activities and social-skills sessions.
• Communicate with parents and multidisciplinary teams.
• Uphold safeguarding and promote a respectful learning environment.

Skills

1+ year SEMH/SEND experience

Level 2/3 Teaching & Learning cert

SEMH frameworks & behaviour management

Interpersonal skills & resilience

Confidentiality & safeguarding

Education

Level 2/3 Certificate in Supporting Teaching and Learning

Job description

Axcis Education in London is seeking a dedicated SEMH Teaching Assistant to join our specialist provision in Richmond. You will work closely with the class teacher to support pupils with SEMH needs through targeted interventions and a calm, structured approach.

The role involves one-to-one and small-group support, safeguarding, and contributing to individual education plans, with ongoing training and opportunities for professional development within a supportive team.