Job Title: SEMH Teaching Assistant Location: Yeovil, Somerset Type: Full-Time Pay: £90 per day PAYE Job Description: We are seeking a compassionate and dedicated Teaching Assistant with a focus on Social, Emotional and Mental Health support to join a vibrant and supportive educational setting in Yeovil, Somerset. The successful candidate will play a crucial role in facilitating the educational growth and emotional wellbeing of students with varied SEMH needs. Key Responsibilities: - Assist in the delivery of tailored educational activities, working closely with the lead teacher to support individual learning plans for SEMH students. - Provide one-to-one support and small group sessions, focusing on social skills, emotional regulation, and academic achievement. - Implement strategies to engage students in learning, including the use of therapeutic and behaviour management techniques. - Monitor and report on the progress of students, providing feedback to teachers and contributing to review meetings. - Collaborate with other professionals, such as educational psychologists, to ensure a holistic approach to each student's needs. - Adapt resources and teaching methods to meet the diverse and individual needs of SEMH students. - Support the creation and maintenance of a safe and inclusive learning environment that fosters respect, empathy, and understanding. - Assist with the implementation of individual education plans (IEPs) and behaviour management plans. - Manage any challenging behaviour in a calm and effective manner, in line with school policies and procedures. - Participate in professional development opportunities to enhance knowledge and skills in SEMH support. Qualifications & Skills: - Experience working with children or young people, preferably in an educational setting with SEMH focus. - Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build rapport and trust with students. - Good understanding of safeguarding principles and commitment to child protection. - Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with the capability to liaise with staff, parents, and outside agencies. - Ability to work flexibly and adaptively in a fast-paced and dynamic environment. - A patient, empathetic approach to supporting children with emotional and behavioural challenges. To Apply: If you believe you have the compassion, dedication, and skills to make a positive impact on the lives of SEMH students, then we would love to hear from you. Please submit your CV. INDDEV<br/><br />If you are interested, then please contact Grace O'Neill on 0139 294 9022 l Ext: 6009 and click on the apply button.<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> Grace O'Neill&nbsp;</strong><br /><br /><strong><span style="color:#e0004d;">Telephone: </span> 0139 294 9022 l Ext: 6009</strong></strong>