SEND Teaching Assistant – SEMH Focus – Primary – Barking & Dagenham £95–£110 per day | Full-Time | Long-Term Axcis are working closely with a forward-thinking primary school in Barking & Dagenham seeking a resilient and empathetic SEND Teaching Assistant to support pupils with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs. The school has strong pastoral leadership and a clear behaviour framework, ensuring staff feel supported and confident in managing challenges. Leadership are visible, approachable and committed to staff wellbeing. About the Role You will be supporting pupils who require additional emotional and behavioural support within a mainstream classroom. Your responsibilities will include: • Supporting emotional regulation and positive behaviour strategies • Building trusting relationships with pupils • Encouraging engagement in learning • Supporting classroom transitions • Working closely with the SENCO and class teacher What We’re Looking For • Experience supporting SEMH or challenging behaviour • Calm, consistent and resilient approach • Strong relationship-building skills • Ability to remain composed under pressure This is an excellent opportunity for someone passionate about early intervention and behaviour support.<br/><br />If you are interested, then please click on the apply button and contact Max Anastasiou on 020 7580 2956 | Ext: 1069.<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> Max Anastasiou&nbsp;</strong><br /><br /><strong><span style="color:#e0004d;">Telephone: </span> 020 7580 2956 | Ext: 1069</strong></strong>