SEN Teaching Assistant / Youth Worker – Complex Needs & SEMH Location: Knowsley Contract: Full-Time | Part-Time Are you an exceptional individual with the passion, resilience and empathy needed to support children with Special Educational Needs (SEN)? Axcis Education is seeking a dedicated SEN Teaching Assistant or Youth Worker to join a highly regarded specialist school in Knowsley. This setting supports students with a combination of complex needs, communication barriers and sensitive social, emotional and mental health (SEMH) challenges — and they are looking for someone who can help their pupils thrive. About the Role This is a rewarding opportunity to make a life-changing difference. You will provide consistent 1:1 and small-group support, helping pupils develop confidence, independence and emotional wellbeing. Working collaboratively with teachers, therapists, parents and caregivers, you will play a vital part in creating a safe, nurturing and stimulating environment where every child feels valued and understood. Your role will include: • Supporting students with complex needs, SEMH, Autism, sensory needs and communication differences • Monitoring engagement, progress, behaviour and overall wellbeing • Building trusting relationships that encourage pupils to express themselves safely • Contributing to personalised support plans and behaviour strategies • Promoting positive choices, resilience and emotional regulation • Engaging learners in a wide range of creative and practical activities such as music, food tech, photography, sports and animal care Who We’re Looking For The ideal candidate is compassionate, calm under pressure and genuinely enthusiastic about supporting vulnerable young people. We welcome individuals from SEN, youth work, residential care or alternative provision backgrounds. You will bring: • Strong understanding of SEMH, Autism, sensory needs and challenging behaviour • Patience, empathy and the ability to model positive behaviour • Flexibility and adaptability when supporting a wide spectrum of needs, including non-verbal communication, hearing impairments and complex emotional needs • Excellent communication and relationship-building skills • A nurturing approach that helps students feel safe, heard and respected Requirements • A valid DBS (or willingness to obtain one) • References from your most recent employers • Experience supporting young people with SEN or complex needs (desirable but not essential) What We Offer At Axcis Education, we recognise the incredible impact you make — and we’re committed to supporting you every step of the way. You will receive: • Free registration with Axcis Education • Competitive PAYE pay • A dedicated personal consultant to guide and support you • Access to our professional development academy, with specialist SEN training • Opportunities to grow your experience in a supportive, inclusive and forward-thinking school Join Axcis Education in Knowsley and become part of a team making a profound and lasting impact on the lives of young people with SEN. Apply today and start your journey toward a truly meaningful and rewarding career.<br/><br />If you are interested, then please click on the apply button and contact Joshua Halliday on 0151 459 9299 l Ext: 3019.<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> Joshua Halliday&nbsp;</strong><br /><br /><strong><span style="color:#e0004d;">Telephone: </span> 0151 459 9299 l Ext: 3019</strong></strong>