Job Advertisement: Teaching Assistant (SEMH and Challenging Behaviour Support) Position: Teaching Assistant (Full-Time) Location: Knowsley Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30 AM – 3:30 PM Salary: £12- £15 As a Teaching Assistant you will play a vital role in supporting students with SEMH and challenging behaviour. Your primary responsibilities will include: • Providing Individual Support: Working closely with students to understand their unique needs and implementing tailored support strategies to help them succeed academically and socially. • Behaviour Management: Assisting in the development and implementation of behaviour management plans, promoting positive behaviour, and addressing behavioural issues in a constructive manner. • Collaborative Working: Working alongside teachers, SENCOs, and other staff members to create an inclusive and supportive learning environment. • Academic Assistance: Supporting students in their academic activities, helping with classwork, homework, and other learning activities to ensure they stay engaged and motivated. • Emotional Support: Providing a listening ear and emotional support to students, helping them develop coping strategies and resilience. • Record Keeping: Maintaining accurate records of students' progress and behaviour and providing feedback to teachers and parents as required. Requirements: • Qualifications: Relevant qualifications in education or child development are desirable, but a strong passion for working with children and a willingness to learn are essential. • Experience: Previous experience working with children with SEMH needs and challenging behaviour is highly preferred. • Skills: Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, patience, and the ability to remain calm under pressure. • Personal Attributes: Empathy, resilience, and a positive attitude towards challenges. • Team Teach qualification <br/><br />If you are interested, then please contact Shannon Crowther on 0151 459 9299 | Ext: 3024 and click on the apply button.<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;150 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.<br /><br />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 />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> Shannon Crowther&nbsp;</strong><br /><br /><strong><span style="color:#e0004d;">Telephone: </span> 0151 459 9299 | Ext: 3024</strong></strong>