Full-time | Long-term | Mainstream Primary | Manchester Pay rate: £13.69 per hour / £89–£105 per day (dependent on experience) We’re looking for a compassionate Teaching Assistant to support a Year 6 pupil with SEMH (Social, Emotional, and Mental Health) needs, including anxiety and emotional regulation challenges. The pupil is capable and academic but struggles with confidence and often finds the classroom environment overwhelming. As their Teaching Assistant, you’ll provide a calm, supportive presence throughout the school day, helping them to engage with learning and build resilience. About the school: - Warm and welcoming mainstream primary in Manchester - Strong pastoral support team and clear SEMH strategies in place - Proactive SENCO who offers regular training and guidance - Great opportunity for someone looking to specialise in SEMH support What we’re looking for in a Teaching Assistant: - Experience supporting children with SEMH needs (emotional regulation, anxiety, or similar) - Ability to build trust and encourage positive self-esteem - Calm, empathetic, and consistent approach - Enthusiasm for supporting pupils through key transitions, such as moving on to secondary school Benefits of this Teaching Assistant role: - Regular CPD and training opportunities in SEMH strategies - A supportive school environment with experienced staff - Long-term stability in a Manchester primary school - The chance to make a real difference in a child’s personal and academic development If this sounds like your kind of role, click ‘Apply Now’ and we’ll be in touch to chat further.<br/><br />If you are interested, then please click on the apply button and contact Lauren Cobbin on 0161 529 9200 l Ext: 5014.<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> Lauren Cobbin&nbsp;</strong><br /><br /><strong><span style="color:#e0004d;">Telephone: </span> 0161 529 9200 l Ext: 5014</strong></strong>