About the Role Axcis is looking for an experienced and confident teaching assistant to work in a specialist secondary school in Trafford, supporting small groups of students with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs. This is a full-time, ongoing role via agency, and requires a practitioner who is comfortable managing behaviour, can adapt lessons, and understands how to support differentiated learning. You’ll be working closely with teaching staff to help students engage, regulate and succeed. Key Responsibilities: - Supporting students with SEMH in small group or 1:1 settings - Adapting lesson content to meet individual learning needs - Using positive behaviour strategies to maintain a calm and focused learning environment - Promoting emotional regulation and social development - Working collaboratively with teaching staff and SEN teams Essential Requirements: - Secondary school experience in the UK is mandatory - Strong understanding of safeguarding practices and child protection - Proven experience supporting students with SEMH and/or additional needs - Confident in managing behaviour and working with challenging situations - Ability to adapt lesson materials and differentiate effectively - Enhanced DBS on the Update Service or willingness to apply What We Offer: - Competitive daily rates up to £105, based on experience - Access to free CPD, including over 180 accredited courses via the National College - Generous referral scheme – earn by recommending friends or family - Opportunity to work in a rewarding, specialist school environment<br/><br />If you are interested, then please click on the apply button and contact Laurene Pierrot on 0161 529 9200 l Ext: 5013.<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> Laurene Pierrot&nbsp;</strong><br /><br /><strong><span style="color:#e0004d;">Telephone: </span> 0161 529 9200 l Ext: 5013</strong></strong>