SEMH Teaching Assistant – Primary Schools (Manchester & Greater Manchester) Are you passionate about supporting children with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs in education? Axcis Education is expanding our team of dedicated SEMH Teaching Assistants to support pupils in mainstream primary schools across Manchester and Greater Manchester. If you have a background in education, youth work, mental health, or have relevant lived experience, we want to hear from you. Working in line with the SEND Code of Practice (2015), you will: • Use evidence based resources such as Boxall profile or Zones of regulation • Help implement and review behaviour support plans • Use strategies to de-escalate and manage challenging behaviour • Support emotional regulation and develop pupils’ social skills • Work closely with class teachers, SENDCos and external professionals • Create a safe and supportive environment where pupils can thrive • Help track progress and contribute to Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs) You’ll work in inclusive and supportive mainstream primary schools, with occasional opportunities in alternative provisions or SEMH specialist settings. Our schools are committed to: • Creating emotionally safe spaces for all learners • Developing whole-child approaches to education • Building strong, trusting relationships with pupils and families We want to hear from you if you: • Have experience working with children with SEMH needs or behaviour that challenges • Have knowledge of trauma-informed approaches and emotional regulation strategies • Have a calm, consistent and compassionate approach • Can form strong relationships and build trust • Have a background in education, mental health, youth work, or social care (preferred but not essential) Benefits of working with Axcis: • Axcis offers excellent training opportunities for all Teaching Assistants, including CPD training sessions on Autism Awareness, Team Teach, Behaviour Management and Non-verbal Communication, to name but a few. • Many of our consultants are ex-teachers or support staff with SEND experience, giving Axcis unparalleled knowledge of the sector. • At Axcis you will have a professional consultant who will be your personal point of contact throughout your time working for us. Providing support advice and guidance on your role and suggestions for professional development. • We offer a fantastic refer a friend scheme and competitive rates of pay. <br/><br />If you are interested, then please click on the apply button and contact Aaron Royle on 0161 529 9200 l Ext: 5015.<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> Aaron Royle&nbsp;</strong><br /><br /><strong><span style="color:#e0004d;">Telephone: </span> 0161 529 9200 l Ext: 5015</strong></strong>