Job Title: Teaching Assistant Location: Martock Setting: SEMH School Hours: Full-time Monday to Friday 8:30am – 3:30pm Pay: £14.25 – £15.50 per hour PAYE Axcis Education is seeking a Teaching Assistant to work within a specialist SEMH school in Martock. This full-time Teaching Assistant vacancy offers the opportunity to support pupils who need a more personalised approach to education while helping them develop academically. The setting provides a supportive environment where pupils are encouraged to build confidence develop independence and recognise their own strengths. As a Teaching Assistant you will work closely with teaching staff to understand individual needs and provide consistent support throughout the school day. This role would suit a Teaching Assistant who is patient adaptable and genuinely motivated by helping children and young people make progress. Teaching Assistant Responsibilities: - Supporting pupils during lessons and structured activities - Providing one-to-one and small-group assistance where needed - Helping learners access personalised learning and classroom tasks - Encouraging communication confidence independence and social development - Supporting pupils who may experience barriers to learning or require additional guidance - Helping students develop practical and functional skills - Working alongside teachers and wider support staff to meet individual needs - Promoting positive behaviour and a calm learning environment - Recognising pupil achievements and encouraging continued progress The Ideal Teaching Assistant: - Has experience working with children or young people ideally within SEMH education - Is patient compassionate and able to remain calm in challenging situations - Can adapt their communication and support style to suit individual pupils - Builds positive and trusting relationships - Has a proactive approach to supporting learning and development - Works well as part of a wider education team - Is passionate about helping pupils become more confident and independent Why Apply for This Teaching Assistant Role? - Full-time long-term Teaching Assistant opportunity - £14.25 – £15.50 per hour PAYE - Work within a specialist SEMH environment in Martock - Gain valuable experience supporting pupils with additional needs - Develop your skills and experience as a Teaching Assistant - Support pupils with their educational social emotional and practical development - Join a dedicated team committed to helping young people achieve meaningful progress 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>