Teaching Assistant – SEMH (Primary) Location: M33 Start: ASAP | Contract: Full-time, Long-term A supportive primary school in the M33 area is seeking a proactive and nurturing Teaching Assistant to support a child with SEMH needs across the school day. This is a varied role, ideal for someone who is calm, flexible, and confident in adapting their approach to meet a child’s emotional and developmental needs. Morning Role – EYFS • Supporting within an EYFS setting during the first half of the day • Encouraging learning through play, routine, and structure • Promoting emotional regulation and positive interactions • Using a nurture-based approach to help the child feel safe and settled Afternoon Role – Year 2 (1:1) • Providing 1:1 support in a Year 2 classroom • Supporting engagement with learning and transitions • Implementing de-escalation strategies during moments of dysregulation • Working closely with the class teacher and SEN staff The child can present with aggressive behaviours, so confidence and experience supporting SEMH is essential. The Ideal Candidate Will: • Have experience supporting children with SEMH or challenging behaviour • Be proactive, resilient, and nurturing • Be confident using de-escalation techniques • Adapt well between EYFS and KS1 environments • Build strong, consistent relationships with children Why Apply? • Supportive and understanding school team • A role with real impact on a child’s emotional and academic progress • Opportunity to work across EYFS and KS1 • Ideal for someone passionate about inclusive and nurture-led practice<br/><br />If you are interested, then please click on the apply button and contact Lauren Cobbin on 0161 529 9200 l Ext: 5014.<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> Lauren Cobbin&nbsp;</strong><br /><br /><strong><span style="color:#e0004d;">Telephone: </span> 0161 529 9200 l Ext: 5014</strong></strong>