SEMH Teaching Assistant - Torbay

Axcis Education Recruitment; Brixham; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

Axcis Education Recruitment is recruiting for a Learning Support Assistant at a SEMH school in Torbay. The role starts Monday 1st June 2026, 8:50am–3:00pm, with a pay rate between £14.20 and £16 per hour depending on experience and qualifications.

It is likely a permanent position for the right candidate. The school welcomes candidates with experience working with children, a bubbly and approachable manner, resilience under stress, and a passion for SEMH.

Qualifications

• Experience of working with children.
• Ability to stay calm and resilient under stress.
• Passion for supporting children with SEMH.

Skills

Experience with children

Resilient under stress

Passion for SEMH support

Education

Level 2 Qualification

Level 3 Qualification

SEMH/Trauma training

Job description

Axcis Education are working closely to support an SEMH school in Torbay for pupils who have social, emotional, and mental health difficulties (SEMH). The special school are looking for a learning support assistant to start Monday 1st June 2026, or as close to. The school hours are 8.50-3.00 and the rate of this pay for this position is £14.20-£16 p/h, depending on your experience and qualifications. This is likely to be a permanent position for the right candidate.

For this position, the school are looking for candidates who meet the following criteria:

• Experience of working with children
• Bubbly, friendly and approachable
• Are resilient and can cope under stressful circumstances
• A passion for supporting children with SEMH

The school would also welcome candidates who have additional qualifications, including:

• Experience working with children who have SEMH
• Level 2 Qualification
• Level 3 Qualification
• SEMH or Trauma enforced training

The school exhibit a wide of range of both social, emotional, and mental health and education needs, which can inhibit their progress both inside and outside of the classroom. The schoolwork on trauma enforced principals, providing a flexible curriculum which is centered around the pupils.

This is a temporary position, unless stated otherwise.

Axcis is an equal opportunities employer and as such we do not discriminate based on age, gender, disability, race or any other equal opportunities criteria.

The company is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. As such, you will be required to provide an up to date DBS, or be prepared to allow Axcis to process one on your behalf, in addition to other mandatory compliance checks in line with the DfE guidelines (for details please see our website).

If the position you are applying for involves working with children or vulnerable adults, this post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974.

You must be suitably qualified for the position advertised and be prepared to attend a face to face interview with Axcis to demonstrate your suitability for this role.

Salary / Pay Rate will be dependent on your skills and experience.