Job Title: Teaching Assistant Location: Salisbury Setting: Specialist SEMH School Hours: Full-time, Monday to Friday Pay: £92.63 – £100 per day PAYE Axcis Education is seeking a Teaching Assistant to join a specialist SEMH school in Salisbury. This full-time Teaching Assistant opportunity involves supporting children and young people who require additional help with their social, emotional and mental health, enabling them to engage positively with education and reach their full potential. As a Teaching Assistant, you will work in a nurturing learning environment that delivers a highly personalised approach to education. The school supports pupils who benefit from smaller class sizes, structured routines and therapeutic approaches, helping them develop confidence, resilience and the skills needed to succeed both inside and outside the classroom. This Teaching Assistant role is ideal for someone who is passionate about inclusive education and wants to make a genuine difference in the lives of pupils who may have experienced barriers to learning. Whether your experience comes from working as a Teaching Assistant, supporting children in another professional setting, or through personal experience caring for or supporting individuals with additional needs, we would love to hear from you. Responsibilities of the Teaching Assistant: • Providing one-to-one and small-group support for pupils across a range of key stages • Supporting children and young people with SEMH needs, autism, ADHD and additional learning needs • Helping pupils access lessons by adapting support to meet individual learning styles • Encouraging positive behaviour through consistency, patience and restorative approaches • Supporting emotional wellbeing, self-regulation and the development of positive coping strategies • Promoting independence, communication skills, confidence and social development throughout the school day • Working collaboratively with teachers, pastoral staff and external professionals to provide tailored support for each pupil • Building positive, trusting relationships that help pupils feel safe, valued and ready to learn • Contributing to a calm, structured and supportive learning environment where every pupil can thrive The Ideal Teaching Assistant Will: • Have personal or professional experience supporting children and young people with SEMH, autism, ADHD or other additional needs, whether as a Teaching Assistant, Learning Support Assistant, Support Worker, Care Worker, Youth Worker, or through personal experience supporting a family member or individual with additional needs • Feel confident supporting pupils who may present behaviours that challenge and be committed to using positive behaviour strategies • Have a genuine interest in SEMH education, trauma-informed practice and inclusive learning environments • Be committed to supporting both the academic progress and personal development of pupils • Work effectively as part of a dedicated multidisciplinary team Why Apply for this Teaching Assistant Role? • Long-term, full-time Teaching Assistant opportunity in Salisbury • Gain valuable experience within a specialist SEMH school with a child-centred approach • Support pupils in a nurturing environment focused on personal growth, wellbeing and educational success • Develop your skills as a Teaching Assistant through ongoing support and collaboration with experienced professionals • Make a lasting impact on the education, confidence and future opportunities of children and young people If you are a dedicated Teaching Assistant looking for your next opportunity in Salisbury and are passionate about supporting young people, apply today with Axcis Education. 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>