SEMH Teaching Assistant Location: Crosby Start Date: Immediate or October 2026 Hours: Full-Time & Part-Time Opportunities Available SEMH Teaching Assistants – Immediate & October Starts Are you passionate about supporting children and young people with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs? We are recruiting SEMH Teaching Assistants to join a welcoming independent specialist school in Crosby, supporting pupils aged 8–16. With opportunities available for an immediate or October 2026 start, this is a great opportunity for experienced Teaching Assistants, Support Workers and candidates with relevant SEN experience to make a real difference. The Role As an SEMH Teaching Assistant, you will: • Provide 1:1 and small-group support to pupils with SEMH and additional needs • Build positive, consistent and trusting relationships with pupils • Support pupils with emotional regulation, behaviour and engagement • Help pupils overcome barriers to learning and develop their confidence and independence • Encourage positive behaviour and reinforce clear, consistent boundaries • Support pupils both inside and outside the classroom • Work closely with teachers, pastoral staff and other professionals to support individual pupils What We're Looking For We're keen to hear from candidates who: • Have experience supporting children or young people with SEMH, autism, ADHD, behavioural needs or other additional needs • Are calm, patient, resilient and consistent • Can build strong relationships while maintaining appropriate professional boundaries • Are confident supporting pupils who may display challenging or dysregulated behaviour • Have a genuine interest in helping young people develop socially, emotionally and academically Previous experience in a school, SEN setting, care environment, youth work or similar role would be beneficial, although relevant transferable experience will also be considered. Why Join? • Immediate and October start dates available • Full-time and part-time opportunities • Supportive and experienced staff team • Specialist, child-centred environment • Training and professional development opportunities • On-site parking and good transport links • Opportunity to gain valuable experience within a specialist SEMH setting Apply Today If you're available for an immediate or October start and are looking for a rewarding SEMH Teaching Assistant role in Crosby, we'd love to hear from you. Apply now to be considered. INDLIV<br/><br />If you are interested, then please click on the apply button and contact Joshua Halliday on 0151 459 9299 l Ext: 3019.<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> Joshua Halliday&nbsp;</strong><br /><br /><strong><span style="color:#e0004d;">Telephone: </span> 0151 459 9299 l Ext: 3019</strong></strong>