Teaching Assistant Location: Andover, Hampshire Pay: £14.61 – £15.00 per hour (PAYE) Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30am – 3:15pm Are you a compassionate and resilient Teaching Assistant with experience supporting children with Social, Emotional and Mental Health needs? We are recruiting on behalf of a specialist primary education setting in Andover for enthusiastic Teaching Assistants to join their supportive team. This is a fantastic opportunity to work within a nurturing and inclusive specialist school, supporting primary-aged children who may have experienced challenges with mainstream education. The setting places a strong emphasis on building trusting relationships, developing emotional wellbeing and helping pupils rediscover a love of learning. As a Teaching Assistant, you will play an important role in helping children develop their confidence, independence, social skills and ability to engage positively with education. The Role – Teaching Assistant Working alongside experienced teachers and support staff, your responsibilities will include: • Providing individual and small-group support to primary-aged pupils with SEMH needs. • Building positive, trusting relationships with children to create a safe and supportive learning environment. • Supporting pupils with emotional regulation, social communication and developing positive relationships with others. • Encouraging children to re-engage with learning and participate in classroom activities. • Supporting positive behaviour through a nurturing, patient and understanding approach. • Helping pupils develop confidence, resilience, independence and self-esteem. • Recognising that behaviour can be a form of communication and responding with empathy and consistency. • Supporting pupils with their academic, emotional and social development. • Working collaboratively with teachers and other professionals to provide consistent support. The Ideal Teaching Assistant We are looking for a dedicated Teaching Assistant who: • Has experience supporting children with SEMH, behavioural or additional learning needs. • Understands the importance of patience, empathy and consistency when working with vulnerable children. • Can build strong, positive relationships with children who may struggle with trust, emotional regulation or engagement. • Is confident supporting challenging behaviour in a calm and positive manner. • Has a nurturing, approachable and resilient personality. • Is passionate about helping children overcome barriers to learning and reach their potential. • Can work effectively as part of a wider teaching and support team. Personal or professional SEMH experience will be considered. You may have worked in a school, specialist provision, residential setting, youth work or care environment. Equally, relevant personal experience supporting children with emotional, behavioural or additional needs could be valuable. What We Offer • Competitive PAYE pay of £14.61–£15.00 per hour. • Monday to Friday working pattern. • Consistent hours of 8:30am – 3:15pm. • The opportunity to work within a specialist primary SEMH setting. • A rewarding role where you can make a genuine difference to children's lives. • Support from a dedicated education recruitment agency. • Valuable experience within specialist SEND and SEMH education. Apply Today! If you are looking for a rewarding Teaching Assistant job in Andover, and have a genuine passion for supporting children with SEMH, behavioural or additional learning needs, we would love to hear from you. Whether you are an experienced Teaching Assistant or have transferable experience gained through personal or professional circumstances, this could be an excellent opportunity to make a lasting difference. 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>