SEND Teaching Assistant

Axcis Education Recruitment; Bodmin; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 18,000; Full time

Job summary

Axcis Education Recruitment is seeking a Full-Time Teaching Assistant to support students with SEMH and trauma-related needs at a Bodmin specialist school. The role is full-time, Monday to Friday, paying £94–£100 per day, with a view to permanent for the right candidate.

Temporary initially, with potential to become permanent for the right person. The position requires a driver due to school location, and the successful candidate will work with 1:1 and small groups, helping students engage in

Qualifications

• Experience working with children, young people or vulnerable adults.
• Knowledge of SEMH and/or trauma-informed approaches is desirable.
• Patience, resilience and confident managing challenging behaviour.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to remain calm and consistent in difficult situations.
• Nurturing approach with clear boundaries.
• Driver required due to site location.

Responsibilities

• Support students with SEMH needs and trauma-related behaviours.
• Provide 1:1 and small-group support inside and outside the classroom.
• Help students regulate emotions and develop coping strategies.
• Build trusting, consistent relationships with young people.
• Support learning, engagement and personal development.
• Collaborate with teachers and pastoral team.
• Maintain clear boundaries with a nurturing approach.
• Contribute to a calm, safe learning environment.

Job description

Full-Time Teaching Assistant – SEMH & Trauma Provision

Location: Bodmin Pay: £94–£100 per day Hours: Full-time, Monday–Friday Start Date: ASAP Contract: Temporary initially, with a view to becoming permanent for the right person

Are you an experienced Teaching Assistant looking for a rewarding full-time role where you can make a genuine difference to young people’s lives? Axcis Education are working with a specialist school that supports children and young people with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs and experiences of trauma. The school provides a supportive and nurturing environment, helping students build confidence, develop positive relationships and re-engage with education. We are looking for a resilient, patient and emotionally intelligent Teaching Assistant who understands that behaviour is often a form of communication and can build positive relationships with students who may have experienced significant challenges.

The Role:

• Supporting students with SEMH needs and trauma-related behaviours
• Providing 1:1 and small-group support both in and outside of the classroom
• Helping students regulate their emotions and develop positive coping strategies
• Building trusting, consistent relationships with young people
• Supporting learning, engagement and personal development
• Working closely with teachers and the wider pastoral team
• Maintaining clear and consistent boundaries while using a nurturing approach
• Helping create a calm, safe and positive learning environment

We’re Looking For:

• Previous experience working with children, young people or vulnerable adults
• A good understanding of SEMH and/or trauma-informed approaches is highly desirable
• Someone who is patient, resilient and confident managing challenging behaviour
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
• The ability to remain calm and consistent in difficult situations
• A nurturing approach alongside the ability to maintain clear boundaries
• You must be a driver due to the location of the school

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who is passionate about supporting young people who may have struggled within mainstream education and wants to be part of a team that genuinely makes a difference. The role is full-time, Monday–Friday, paying £94–£100 per day, with the opportunity to become permanent for the right candidate. If you have the experience and resilience needed for this rewarding role, we’d love to hear from you!

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.