Are you passionate about supporting young people to overcome barriers to learning and achieve their full potential? Do you have personal or professional experience supporting individuals with SEMH (Social, Emotional and Mental Health needs) and Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND)? Key Information Location : Yeovil Pay £95 - £105 per day Full-Time | Monday to Friday Immediate Start Available Axcis Education is working with a welcoming and inclusive secondary school in Yeovil seeking a dedicated Teaching Assistant to join their team on a full-time basis. The school is committed to ensuring that every young person achieves outstanding outcomes while developing the skills, confidence, and character needed to thrive both in education and beyond. Diversity is celebrated throughout the school community, creating a safe, respectful, and supportive environment where every pupil feels valued and has a genuine sense of belonging. The Role As a Secondary Teaching Assistant, you will play a vital role in supporting students with SEMH and SEND needs, helping them to engage positively with learning and develop the confidence to succeed both academically and socially. You will work closely with teachers and pastoral staff, providing support within lessons, small groups, and on a 1:1 basis where required. Key Responsibilities • Supporting students with SEMH and SEND needs • Building positive and trusting relationships with young people • Providing classroom, small group, and 1:1 support • Encouraging engagement, participation, and independence • Supporting emotional regulation and positive behaviour strategies • Assisting students in overcoming barriers to learning • Working collaboratively with teaching and pastoral teams • Promoting a safe, inclusive, and respectful learning environment The Ideal Candidate • Have personal or professional experience supporting individuals with SEMH or SEND • Have worked as a Teaching Assistant, Support Worker, Youth Worker, Care Worker, Behaviour Mentor, or in a similar role • Are patient, empathetic, and resilient • Have excellent communication and relationship-building skills • Are passionate about helping young people succeed • Can remain calm and positive when faced with challenges • Are looking for a rewarding career within education Why Apply? • Join a supportive and inclusive secondary school • Make a genuine difference to the lives of young people • Gain valuable experience supporting SEMH and SEND students • Work alongside experienced education professionals • Opportunities for training and career development • Full-time, long-term position with the potential for permanent opportunities Apply Today If you're a compassionate and resilient individual looking to support young people with SEMH and SEND needs in a rewarding educational setting, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today to begin your journey as a Secondary Teaching Assistant in Yeovil. INDDEV <br/><br />If you are interested, then please click on the apply button and contact Amy Evans on 0139 294 9022 l Ext: 6003.<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> Amy Evans&nbsp;</strong><br /><br /><strong><span style="color:#e0004d;">Telephone: </span> 0139 294 9022 l Ext: 6003</strong></strong>