Location: Manchester Start Date: November 2025 Pay: £89 – £120 per day (depending on experience) Are you resilient, motivated, and passionate about making a real difference in the lives of young people? We are seeking an experienced SEMH (Social, Emotional and Mental Health) Teaching Assistant to join a Pupil Referral Unit (PRU) in Manchester. The Role: • Support students with SEMH needs to engage in learning and personal development. • Work closely with teachers and support staff to provide a safe, structured, and nurturing environment. • Use Team Teach strategies to de-escalate challenging situations and maintain a positive learning environment. • Promote resilience, positive behaviour, and well-being, acting as a consistent and supportive role model for pupils. About You: • Previous experience supporting young people with SEMH needs, ideally within a PRU or alternative provision. • Team Teach trained (or willing to complete training). • A calm, resilient approach and the ability to manage challenging behaviour effectively. • Strong communication skills and the ability to build positive relationships with pupils. • A genuine passion for supporting young people to succeed both academically and personally. What’s on Offer: • Competitive daily pay (£89 – £120 based on experience). • Supportive team environment with ongoing professional development opportunities. • A rewarding opportunity to positively impact the lives of young people. To apply click the apply button <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>