Job Title: Teaching Assistant (Learning Mentor) Location: Bolton Length of Role: Academic Year Pay Rate: £89 – £110 per day Contract Type: Temporary Teaching Assistant (Learning Mentor) – Specialist SEMH Provision – Bolton We are recruiting a dedicated Teaching Assistant (Learning Mentor) to support students within a specialist SEMH (Social, Emotional and Mental Health) provision in Bolton. This long-term role will run for the full academic year and is ideal for someone who is passionate about supporting children with additional social and emotional needs. This provision caters for students who may face barriers to learning due to behaviour, anxiety, trauma, or other SEMH-related challenges. The successful candidate will play a vital role in helping them access education in a safe, structured and nurturing environment. Key Responsibilities • Provide targeted 1:1 and small-group support to pupils with SEMH needs. • Build positive, trusting relationships to help students engage with learning. • Assist in developing and delivering personalised support plans and interventions. • Promote emotional regulation, resilience, and positive behaviour strategies. • Work collaboratively with teachers, therapists, and pastoral teams. • Support students during lessons, transitions, and throughout the school day. • Record progress and contribute to ongoing assessments and reviews. Requirements • Experience working with young people who have SEMH needs or behavioural challenges. • A calm, patient, and consistent approach to behaviour management. • Strong communication and de-escalation skills. • Ability to remain resilient and solution-focused in a dynamic environment. • Good literacy and numeracy skills. • Enhanced DBS (or willingness to obtain one). What the School Can Offer • A specialist setting with a highly supportive team. • Regular training in SEMH, trauma-informed practice, and behaviour support. • A rewarding role where every day makes a measurable difference to pupils’ lives. • Long-term stability with a full academic year contract. • Competitive daily pay between £89 and £110, dependent on experience. How to Apply If you are passionate about supporting young people with SEMH needs and want to contribute to a nurturing, specialist environment in Bolton, we welcome your application. Early applications are encouraged as the role is expected to be filled quickly. INDMAN<br/><br />If you are interested, then please click on the apply button and contact Robert Higginbottom on 0161 529 9200 l Ext: 4782.<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> Robert Higginbottom&nbsp;</strong><br /><br /><strong><span style="color:#e0004d;">Telephone: </span> 0161 529 9200 l Ext: 4782</strong></strong>