**Job Title:** Teaching Assistant - SEMH Support (Part-Time) **Location:** Salford, Greater Manchester **Contract:** Part-Time (4 days per week) **About the Role:** We are seeking a dedicated and passionate Teaching Assistant to join our supportive and inclusive school situated in Salford. The successful candidate will work part-time, four days a week, and play a crucial role in providing Social, Emotional, and Mental Health (SEMH) support to our students. You will be part of a team committed to creating a safe and nurturing environment where every child can succeed and feel valued. **Key Responsibilities:** - Deliver tailored SEMH support to individual students and small groups, under the direction of the SENCO and classroom teachers. - Promote positive behavior and social skills, acting as a role model and mentor to students facing challenges. - Assist with the development and implementation of Individual Education Plans (IEPs) focused on SEMH needs. - Use a variety of strategies to engage and support students with emotional and behavioural difficulties, ensuring their access to the curriculum. - Monitor and report on students' progress, keeping accurate records of interventions and outcomes. - Work collaboratively with other staff members, parents, and external agencies to best support students' SEMH needs. - Manage classroom resources and create an organized learning environment conducive to growth and development. - Contribute to the school's overall ethos, mission, and values. **Qualifications and Skills:** - NVQ Level 2/3 or equivalent qualification in Supporting Teaching and Learning in Schools is preferred. - Prior experience in a similar role or working with children with SEMH needs is essential. - Strong understanding of safeguarding practices and commitment to child welfare. - Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, capable of building relationships with students, colleagues, and parents. - Patience, empathy, and resilience, with the ability to stay calm under pressure. - Creative thinking and flexibility to adapt to various educational settings and student needs. - Proficiency in English and Mathematics at a GCSE level or equivalent. **Benefits:** - Competitive salary. - Supportive and collaborative work environment. - Comprehensive professional development opportunities. - Contributory pension scheme. **How to Apply:** If you are motivated by the prospect of making a significant impact on the educational experiences of young people, and you possess the necessary qualifications and skills, we would love to hear from you. Please submit your CV and a covering letter outlining your suitability for the role and your motivation to apply.<br/><br />If you are interested, then please click on the apply button and contact Robert Higginbottom on 0161 529 9200 l Ext: 4782.<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.<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> Robert Higginbottom&nbsp;</strong><br /><br /><strong><span style="color:#e0004d;">Telephone: </span> 0161 529 9200 l Ext: 4782</strong></strong>