Job Vacancy: SEND Teaching Assistant (SEMH Focus) Location: Hillingdon, Hayes Start Date: ASAP Hours: Full-Time | Monday – Friday, 8:15 AM – 4:15 PM Pay: From £89 per day (PAYE) About the Role: Are you passionate about supporting young people with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs? A welcoming and inclusive SEND primary school in Hillingdon (Hayes) is seeking a dedicated SEMH Teaching Assistant to join their team. This full-time position involves working closely with pupils who have EHCPs and often present with severe emotional and behavioural difficulties. You’ll be helping children regulate their emotions, engage with learning, and thrive in a structured, nurturing environment. Key Responsibilities: -Provide 1:1 and small group support to primary-aged pupils with SEMH needs -Engage students in learning while de-escalating challenging behaviour -Maintain a calm, consistent classroom presence -Collaborate with teachers to implement tailored behaviour and learning plans -Monitor and record progress and incidents in line with safeguarding protocols Ideal Candidate Profile: -Experience working with children with SEMH needs, or within PRU/SEND settings - Skilled in behaviour management and de-escalation techniques - Calm, empathetic, and professional under pressure - Strong interpersonal and communication skills - Relevant training in safeguarding and behaviour support (desirable) Requirements: -A valid Enhanced DBS on the Update Service -Prior UK-based experience supporting children in educational settings -Availability to work full-time (Monday–Friday, 8:15 AM – 4:15 PM) -Confidence in managing pupils with EBD and behavioural challenges Why Apply? If you’re looking for a rewarding and impactful role in a specialist primary setting, where every day is an opportunity to make a difference in the lives of vulnerable children, this is the role for you. You’ll be part of a committed and supportive team focused on helping pupils develop both emotionally and academically. - Apply today to join a nurturing SEND school in Hayes and help shape brighter futures for young learners. Let me know if you'd like this adapted for a flyer, email, or social media post!<br/><br />If you are interested, then please click on the apply button and contact Meryl McArthur on 020 7580 2956 | Ext: 1064.<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.<br /><br />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 />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> Meryl McArthur&nbsp;</strong><br /><br /><strong><span style="color:#e0004d;">Telephone: </span> 020 7580 2956 | Ext: 1064</strong></strong>