Teaching Assistant - SEMH

Axcis Education Recruitment; Manchester; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Axcis Education Recruitment is seeking a compassionate Teaching Assistant for a mainstream school in South Manchester. This full-time role focuses on supporting students with Social, Emotional, and Mental Health (SEMH) needs, offering a nurturing environment. Join a dedicated team to make a meaningful impact through tailored interventions and inclusive practices. The position is long-term, starting in June, and requires strong communication and teamwork skills.

Benefits

£50 shopping vouchers for referrals

Qualifications

• Prior experience supporting children with SEMH and/or SEND in an educational setting.
• Strong understanding of challenges faced by students with SEMH needs.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils with SEMH needs in nurture provision and mainstream classrooms.
• Deliver small group sessions and one-to-one interventions.
• Assist with Individual Education Plans and behaviour management strategies.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Compassion

Patience

Resilience

Job description

Job Title: Teaching Assistant – SEMH (Social, Emotional and Mental Health)

Location: South Manchester, Greater Manchester

Job Type: Full-time, Long-term

Start Date: June (After Half-Term)

Our client is a well-regarded mainstream school located in the heart of South Manchester, known for its inclusive ethos and academic excellence. The school features a dedicated SEMH nurture provision, which offers tailored support for students with additional emotional or behavioural needs, helping them to thrive within a nurturing environment.

We are currently recruiting on behalf of the school for a skilled and compassionate Teaching Assistant with experience in supporting students with SEMH needs. This is a long-term opportunity to join a committed team and make a meaningful impact in a well-resourced and supportive setting.

Responsibilities:

1. Support pupils with SEMH needs both within the nurture provision and in mainstream classrooms.
2. Deliver targeted small group sessions and one-to-one interventions to promote student engagement and progress.
3. Assist with the creation and implementation of Individual Education Plans (IEPs) and behaviour management strategies.
4. Monitor and report on student development, providing regular updates to teaching staff and parents/carers.
5. Foster a safe, inclusive, and supportive learning environment.

Candidate Requirements:

• Prior experience supporting children with SEMH (Social, Emotional, and Mental Health) and/or SEND in an educational setting.
• Strong understanding of the challenges faced by students with SEMH needs.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Compassion, patience, and resilience.
• Enhanced DBS check or willingness to obtain one before starting.

If interested, please click on the apply button and contact Monika Paskeviciute at 0161 529 9200 Ext: 5007.

If you know someone suitable for this role, remember we offer £50 in shopping vouchers if you refer a friend and we place them in the job.

This is a temporary position unless stated otherwise.

Axcis is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All staff and volunteers are expected to share this commitment. You will need to provide an up-to-date DBS or be willing to allow Axcis to process one on your behalf, along with other mandatory checks in line with DfE guidelines.

Axcis Education offers temporary, short-term, and long-term supply work, as well as permanent positions. You must be suitably qualified and prepared to attend an interview to demonstrate your suitability. Salary will depend on skills and experience.

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Contact: Monika Paskeviciute

Telephone: [phone] | Ext: 5007