Job Title: SEMH Teaching Assistant Location: Wandsworth, London Employment Type: Full-Time, Monday to Friday Hours: 8:00 AM - 3:30 PM Salary: Paid to scale We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate SEMH (Social, Emotional and Mental Health) Teaching Assistant to join our inclusive and supportive team in Wandsworth, London. As a SEMH Teaching Assistant, you will play a pivotal role in providing tailored assistance to students with diverse educational needs, fostering a nurturing learning environment that promotes emotional wellbeing and academic achievement. Key Responsibilities: • Offer personalized support to students with SEMH needs, ensuring their engagement in curriculum and attainment of educational goals. • Collaborate with teachers to implement Individual Education Plans (IEPs) and monitor student progress. • Develop strategies to manage challenging behaviour in collaboration with the SENCO and other professionals. • Facilitate small group sessions and one-to-one interventions, addressing social skills and emotional literacy. • Promote a culture of empathy and respect, facilitating positive relationships between students. • Assist with the preparation of learning materials and the adaptation of resources to meet individual learning requirements. • Liaise with parents, guardians, and external agencies to support the holistic development of students. Requirements: • Relevant qualification in education, psychology, or related field, or equivalent experience working with children with SEMH needs. • Strong understanding of safeguarding policies and commitment to child welfare. • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills. • Ability to work effectively in a team and adapt to a varied workload. • Enhanced DBS clearance is required for this role. <br/><br />If you are interested, then please click on the apply button and contact Jake White on 020 7580 2956 l Ext: 1068.<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> Jake White&nbsp;</strong><br /><br /><strong><span style="color:#e0004d;">Telephone: </span> 020 7580 2956 l Ext: 1068</strong></strong>