SEND Teaching Assistant

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

Job summary

Axcis Education Recruitment is working with a specialist SEND school in Poole, Dorset, seeking a full-time Specialist SEMH & ASC Teaching Assistant to join from September 2026 or ASAP. Pay £95–£100 per day.

This school provides a well-resourced, supportive environment for primary pupils with EHCPs for SEMH needs, many with ASC. You’ll join a team of TAs dedicated to helping pupils access learning with structure and care.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children with SEND is essential.
• Experience supporting SEMH and ASC pupils is preferred.
• Calm, resilient and confident managing challenging behaviour.
• Compassionate, patient and empathetic approach to learning support.

Responsibilities

• Support primary-aged pupils with SEMH and ASC needs.
• Provide 1:1 and small group support.
• Act as a positive role model and daily mentor.
• Promote emotional regulation and positive behaviour strategies.
• De-escalate challenging situations calmly and effectively.
• Build strong, trusting relationships with pupils.

Skills

SEND background

SEMH

ASC

Behaviour management

Job description

SEMH & ASC Teaching Assistant – Poole, Dorset Axcis Education are working with a fantastic specialist SEND school in Poole, Dorset, who are seeking a full-time Specialist SEMH & ASC Teaching Assistant to join their team from September 2026 or ASAP. Pay: £95–£100 per day

This well-resourced and highly supportive school caters for primary-aged pupils with Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs) for Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs, many of whom also have Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC). Pupils may attend on either a short-term or long-term basis and are supported to successfully access learning in a structured, nurturing environment.

You will be joining a superb teaching team and an experienced group of Teaching Assistants who are passionate about making a genuine difference. The school is widely regarded as a positive, inclusive and supportive place to work, with strong leadership and a collaborative ethos.

The Role

• Supporting primary-aged pupils with SEMH and ASC needs
• Providing 1:1 and small group support
• Acting as a positive role model, mentor and daily support
• Promoting emotional regulation and positive behaviour strategies
• De-escalating challenging situations calmly and effectively
• Building strong, trusting relationships with pupils

The Ideal Candidate

• Previous experience working with children with SEND, ideally as a Teaching Assistant
• Experience supporting SEMH and/or ASC pupils
• Calm, resilient and confident managing challenging behaviour
• Compassionate, patient and empathetic
• Creative and flexible in their approach to learning support

This is a full-time role starting in September 2026 or ASAP, continuing throughout the academic year, with the potential for longer-term opportunities. If you are passionate about supporting children with SEMH and ASC needs and are looking for a rewarding role in a specialist setting, we would love to hear from you.

£95–£100 per day | Full Time | September 2026 / ASAP Start INDDEV

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.