SEMH Wellbeing Coach

Axcis Education Recruitment; Marldon; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 19,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Refer a friend bonus

Job summary

Axcis Education Recruitment is seeking a dedicated Teaching Assistant to support students with SEMH on a one-to-one basis and in small groups at a Torbay-based school. The role involves assisting the class teacher with classroom activities and creating a calm, structured learning environment.

Hours are 8:30am–16:00, Monday to Friday, with pay £95–£105 per day (dependent on SEND experience and qualifications).

Qualifications

• Experience working with SEMH is advantageous but not essential.
• Comfortable supporting students in one-to-one and small-group settings.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Support students with SEMH on a one-to-one basis and in small groups.
• Assist the class teacher with classroom activities and learning tasks.
• Encourage positive behaviour and emotional development.
• Help create a calm, structured and nurturing environment.
• Build positive, trusting relationships with students.

Skills

SEMH support

One-to-one support

Team collaboration

Education

Graduate

Job description

Key Information

• Pay: £95–£105 per day, depending on SEND experience and qualifications
• Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30am – 16.00
• Start Date: 7th September 2026
• Job Type: Permanent and Supply opportunities available

About the Role

• Your role will be to support students with SEMH on a one-to-one basis and in small groups
• Assisting the class teacher with classroom activities and learning tasks
• Encouraging positive behaviour and emotional development
• Helping to create a calm, structured, and nurturing environment
• Creating positive, trusting relationships with students.

About the School

• This Torbay-based school supports students aged 11–16 whose needs cannot be met in mainstream education. All pupils have an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP) related to Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs.
• The school prides itself on providing a safe, inclusive environment where students are supported to thrive both academically and personally.

Who We’re Looking For:

• Friendly, patient, and empathetic
• Passionate about supporting young people
• Confident communicators and team players
• Motivated to make a real difference in students’ lives

Previous experience is not essential. This role would suit graduates, youth workers, sports coaches, teaching assistants, or anyone with a genuine interest in working with young people.

If you’re ready to make a meaningful impact and support young people to reach their potential, we’d love to hear from you.

we offer £50 in shopping vouchers if you refer a friend to us and we place them in the job.

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.

Axcis Education is an employment agency offering temporary supply work for daily, short-term and long-term assignments in addition to permanent positions.

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.

Contact: Jacob Chisholm

Telephone: [phone] | Ext: 6005