ASAP Start • Full-time • Term-time Only • Long-term to End of Academic Year Pay: £92.63–£97.00 per day Are you a resilient and compassionate Teaching Assistant with experience supporting children with SEMH and behavioural needs? Axcis Education is working with a welcoming mainstream primary school in the St George area of Bristol (BS5) to recruit a dedicated SEMH Teaching Assistant to support Key Stage 2 pupils. This is a rewarding opportunity for someone who is passionate about helping children overcome barriers to learning and develop the confidence, emotional regulation and positive behaviours they need to succeed in school. About the Role As an SEMH Teaching Assistant, you will: • Provide 1:1 and small-group support to KS2 pupils with SEMH needs • Help pupils manage emotional regulation, behaviour and engagement with learning • Build positive, trusting relationships with children and act as a consistent role model • Support pupils to develop confidence, resilience and independence • Use positive behaviour strategies and clear, consistent boundaries • Work closely with class teachers, the SENCO and wider pastoral team • Help create a calm, nurturing and inclusive classroom environment • Encourage pupils to overcome barriers to learning and achieve their potential The Ideal Candidate We're looking for someone who: • Has experience supporting children with SEMH, behavioural or additional needs • Is calm, patient and resilient when faced with challenging situations • Can establish strong and trusting relationships with primary-aged children • Has a good understanding of positive behaviour management and emotional regulation • Is consistent, approachable and able to maintain clear boundaries • Works effectively as part of a wider school team • Is passionate about supporting children's emotional wellbeing alongside their education Why Apply? • Join a welcoming primary school in St George, Bristol • Gain valuable experience supporting KS2 pupils with SEMH needs • Work alongside a supportive teaching and SEND team • Make a genuine difference to children's confidence, wellbeing and educational outcomes • Enjoy a stable long-term position through to the end of the academic year • Receive ongoing support and professional development through Axcis Education Key Details • Role: SEMH Teaching Assistant • Location: St George, Bristol (BS5) • Setting: Mainstream Primary School • Age Group: Key Stage 2 • Needs: SEMH / Behaviour • Start Date: ASAP • Duration: Long-term to the end of the academic year • Hours: Full-time, Monday to Friday, term-time only • Pay: £92.63–£97.00 per day Apply Today If you're a Teaching Assistant, Learning Mentor or SEND professional with a passion for supporting children with SEMH and behavioural needs, we'd love to hear from you. If you're patient, resilient and passionate about helping children build confidence and overcome barriers to learning, apply today with Axcis Education! INDBRI <br/><br />If you are interested, then please click on the apply button and contact Dan Davey on 0117 4722400 | Ext: 2003.<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> Dan Davey&nbsp;</strong><br /><br /><strong><span style="color:#e0004d;">Telephone: </span> 0117 4722400 | Ext: 2003</strong></strong>