Job Title: SEMH Teaching Assistant Location: Salisbury Setting: SEMH Specialist School Hours: Full-time Monday to Friday 8:30am – 3:30pm Pay: £14.25 – £14.50 per hour Axcis Education is recruiting a dedicated and resilient Teaching Assistant to join a specialist SEMH school in Salisbury on a full-time long-term basis. This Teaching Assistant role is an excellent opportunity to support pupils with social emotional and mental health needs in a structured supportive and nurturing learning environment. The role involves working closely with pupils who may need support with emotional regulation and engagement in learning helping them to access education build trust and develop positive coping strategies within the school environment. Key responsibilities include: • Supporting pupils with SEMH needs on a 1:1 basis and in small groups • Helping learners access the curriculum and remain engaged in lessons • Using positive behaviour management and de-escalation strategies • Supporting pupils with emotional regulation confidence and resilience • Building strong trusting relationships with pupils and staff • Assisting teachers in delivering structured learning activities • Contributing to a safe consistent and supportive classroom environment • Monitoring pupil progress and supporting interventions where required The ideal candidate will: • Have experience working with children or young people with SEMH needs (preferred) • Be calm patient and confident managing challenging behaviour • Be resilient and committed to supporting vulnerable learners • Be able to build strong relationships with pupils who may struggle to engage • Work well as part of a team in a specialist school environment • Be proactive and adaptable in their approach Apply today with Axcis Education to be considered for this full-time SEMH Teaching Assistant role in Salisbury. INDDEV <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>