Job Title: SEMH & SEND Teaching Assistant – Experienced Location: Poole, Dorset Start Date: January 2026 Pay: £90–£95 per day Hours: 08:30 – 16:00, Monday to Friday (term time only) Are you an experienced SEMH Teaching Assistant or SEND specialist TA looking for a rewarding January start in Poole? This outstanding SEND school is seeking a skilled, confident, and compassionate practitioner to join their team and support pupils with SEMH, ASC and ADHD. This full-time Teaching Assistant role is ideal for candidates with a strong background in emotional and behavioural support, trauma-informed practice, or therapeutic education. You will be working in small classes (8–10 pupils), allowing you to provide personalised support and build positive, lasting relationships. Key Responsibilities of the SEMH & SEND Teaching Assistant Provide 1:1 and small group support for pupils with SEMH and ASC needs. Implement positive behaviour strategies and therapeutic interventions. Build trusted relationships to help pupils regulate emotions and engage in learning. Work collaboratively with teachers, the SENCO and external professionals. Adapt learning tasks and communication to meet a range of SEND needs. Track progress and contribute to personalised behaviour and learning plans. Requirements – What We’re Looking For Proven experience as an SEMH Teaching Assistant, SEND TA, Behaviour Mentor or similar role. Strong understanding of SEMH needs, behaviour support and de-escalation techniques. Calm, resilient and emotionally intelligent approach to challenging behaviour. Excellent communication and teamwork skills. Training in Team Teach, MAPA, SEMH support or therapeutic approaches (desirable but not essential). Why This Poole School Is a Great Place to Work Outstanding SEND and SEMH provision with a warm, supportive team. Ongoing CPD in trauma-informed practice, therapeutic approaches and SEMH training. Small class sizes, excellent resources and strong focus on wellbeing. A meaningful role where you can make a long-term impact on young people’s lives. If you’re an experienced SEMH or SEND Teaching Assistant looking for a full-time role with a January start in Poole, we’d love to hear from you. Apply now to be considered. INDDEV<br/><br />If you are interested, then please click on the apply button and contact Alex Holt on 01392 949022 | Ext: 6001.<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> Alex Holt&nbsp;</strong><br /><br /><strong><span style="color:#e0004d;">Telephone: </span> 01392 949022 | Ext: 6001</strong></strong>