Job Title: SEMH Primary Teaching Assistant Location: Andover Setting: SEMH Primary School Hours: Full-time Monday to Friday 8:30am – 3:30pm Pay: £14.25 – £14.50 per hour Axcis Education is currently recruiting for a committed and enthusiastic Teaching Assistant to join a specialist primary SEND provision in Andover. This is a full-time long-term opportunity for a Teaching Assistant, Primary Teaching Assistant to support children with a range of additional needs including autism, communication difficulties and social, emotional needs within a highly supportive and structured learning environment. This Teaching Assistant role focuses on helping pupils at primary level to build confidence, develop communication and emotional regulation skills and re-engage positively with their learning. As a Teaching Assistant you will play a key role in supporting both learning progress and personal development through consistent routines and tailored support. What the Teaching Assistant role involves: • Working as a Teaching Assistant supporting pupils with SEMH needs in a primary school setting • Acting as a SEMH Teaching Assistant to help pupils manage emotions and stay engaged in learning • Providing 1:1 and small group support as a Teaching Assistant across core curriculum activities • Supporting routines transitions and consistency as a SEMH Teaching Assistant within the classroom • Encouraging positive interaction confidence and communication as a Teaching Assistant • Working closely with class teachers and pastoral staff as a Teaching Assistant to support individual needs • Helping maintain a calm consistent and positive learning environment as a SEMH Teaching Assistant • Observing and reporting progress as a Teaching Assistant to support pupil development What we are looking for in a Teaching Assistant: • Experience as a Teaching Assistant or SEMH Teaching Assistant is highly desirable • Experience working as a Primary Teaching Assistant is an advantage • A calm patient and consistent approach as a Teaching Assistant • Confidence supporting pupils with SEMH needs as a SEMH Teaching Assistant • Strong communication skills and ability to work as part of a team as a Teaching Assistant • A proactive resilient and supportive approach as a Teaching Assistant Apply today with Axcis Education to be considered for this SEMH Primary Teaching Assistant role in Andover. 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>