Job Title: Teaching Assistant Location: Yeovil Pay Rate: £90 - £95 per day Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30am – 3:30pm Contract Type: Full-time, term-time only We are looking for a compassionate and dedicated SEMH Teaching Assistant to join a supportive primary school in Yeovil. In this role, you will be helping a child with Social, Emotional, and Mental Health (SEMH) needs to feel secure, manage their emotions, and engage positively with their learning. You will work closely with teachers, the SENCo, and other staff to put in place strategies that encourage confidence, independence, and emotional well-being. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who wants to make a genuine difference to a child’s school experience. We welcome applicants with experience of supporting children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND), whether through previous work or personal circumstances. If you are calm, patient, and able to build positive relationships, we would love to hear from you. Key responsibilities: Support a child with SEMH needs to access learning and succeed in the classroom Help with emotional regulation and behaviour management Work alongside staff and external professionals to deliver individualised support Create a safe, nurturing, and inclusive environment Requirements: Experience with SEND, either professional or personal Enhanced DBS check (or willingness to apply) A strong commitment to safeguarding and child welfare If you are passionate about supporting children and helping them reach their full potential, apply today and join a team that values care, dedication, and inclusion.<br/><br />If you are interested, then please click on the apply button and contact Grace O'Neill on 0139 294 9022 l Ext: 6009.<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> Grace O'Neill&nbsp;</strong><br /><br /><strong><span style="color:#e0004d;">Telephone: </span> 0139 294 9022 l Ext: 6009</strong></strong>