Location: Poole, Dorset Start Date: September 2026 Hours: Full Time, Term Time Only Pay: £95–£105 per day (dependent on experience) Axcis Education is working in partnership with a highly regarded specialist SEND school in Poole that is seeking experienced Teaching Assistants and SEMH Specialists to join its dedicated team from September 2026. This well-resourced and supportive school caters for primary-aged pupils with Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs) relating to Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs, with many pupils also presenting with Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC). The school provides a nurturing, structured environment where pupils are supported both academically and emotionally to achieve positive outcomes. This is an excellent opportunity to join a passionate and experienced staff team within a setting that is known for its strong leadership, collaborative culture and commitment to staff development. The Role Supporting pupils with SEMH and ASC needs on a 1:1 and small group basis Building positive, trusting relationships with pupils who may have experienced barriers to learning Supporting emotional regulation and implementing positive behaviour strategies Acting as a mentor and role model throughout the school day Working closely with teachers, therapists and wider support staff Helping pupils access learning and achieve their individual targets Managing and de-escalating challenging situations in a calm and professional manner The Ideal Candidate Previous experience working as a Teaching Assistant, Behaviour Mentor, Youth Worker or SEMH Specialist Strong understanding of SEMH, ASC and associated behavioural needs Confident supporting pupils who may display challenging behaviour Resilient, patient and emotionally intelligent Able to build strong relationships and maintain professional boundaries Passionate about supporting vulnerable children and young people to succeed GCSE Grade C/4 or above in English and Maths (essential) Relevant qualifications or degree-level education (desirable) What the School Offers A highly supportive and welcoming staff team Excellent training and professional development opportunities Strong leadership and a collaborative working environment The opportunity to make a genuine difference to the lives of children with additional needs Potential for long-term and permanent opportunities If you are an experienced Teaching Assistant or SEMH professional looking for a rewarding new challenge from September, we would love to hear from you. Full Time | September 2026 Start | £95–£105 per day INDDEV<br/><br />If you are interested, then please click on the apply button and contact Alex Holt on 01392 949022 | Ext: 6001.<br /><br />If you are not interested in this role but know someone else who might be, <strong>don&#39;t forget that we offer &pound;50 in shopping vouchers if you refer a friend to us and we place them in the job.</strong> For more details, contact your local Axcis office.<br /><br /><em>This is a temporary position, unless stated otherwise.</em><br /><br /><em>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.<br /><br />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).<br /><br />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.</em><br /><br /><em>Axcis Education is an employment agency offering temporary supply work for daily, short-term and long-term assignments in addition to permanent positions.<br /><br />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.<br /><br />Salary / Pay Rate will be dependent on your skills and experience.</em><br /><br /><strong><span style="color:#e0004d;"><a href="/job-page-disclaimer">View the disclaimer</a></span></strong><br /><br /><strong><span style="color:#e0004d;"><strong>Contact: </strong></span><strong> Alex Holt&nbsp;</strong><br /><br /><strong><span style="color:#e0004d;">Telephone: </span> 01392 949022 | Ext: 6001</strong></strong>