Job Title: Teaching Assistant Location: Salisbury Setting: Specialist SEMH Academy Hours: Full-time Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday: 8:15am – 2:45pm Wednesday: 8:15am – 4:00pm Pay: £14.25 – £15.50 per hour PAYE Axcis Education is recruiting for a dedicated Teaching Assistant to join a specialist SEMH academy in Salisbury. This full-time Teaching Assistant role is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to build their experience within special educational needs and disabilities education. The setting supports children and young people with a range of additional needs, including autism and social, emotional and mental health needs. The school takes a personalised approach to education, helping pupils develop academically while also building communication, confidence, independence, emotional regulation and practical life skills. As a Teaching Assistant, you will provide hands-on support throughout the school day, helping pupils access lessons and participate in activities that are tailored to their individual needs. This Teaching Assistant position would suit someone who is caring, patient, resilient and passionate about helping children and young people overcome barriers to learning. Key Responsibilities for the Teaching Assistant: - Supporting pupils with special educational needs across the school day - Providing one-to-one and small-group support within lessons and activities - Helping pupils with autism and SEMH needs engage with education - Supporting communication, social interaction, emotional regulation and independence - Encouraging positive behaviour and helping pupils develop confidence - Assisting teachers with classroom activities and personalised learning - Supporting pupils with practical, vocational and life skills - Building positive and trusting relationships with children and young people - Working closely with teachers, therapists and other members of the support team - Helping create a safe, structured and inclusive environment for learning The Ideal Teaching Assistant: - Has previous experience working with children or young people with SEND, autism, SEMH or additional needs - May have experience as a Teaching Assistant, Learning Support Assistant, SEND Teaching Assistant, or similar role - Can adapt their approach to meet different learning and communication needs - Can build strong professional relationships with pupils and colleagues - Is committed to supporting both educational progress and personal development Why Apply for This Teaching Assistant Role? - Full-time, long-term Teaching Assistant position in Salisbury - Competitive pay of £14.25 – £15.50 per hour PAYE - Work within a specialist SEND education setting - Gain valuable experience supporting autism and SEMH needs - Develop your career as a Teaching Assistant - Work alongside experienced education and therapeutic professionals - Support pupils to develop academic, social, emotional and independent living skills 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>