Passionate about supporting young people with SEMH needs in education?
Axcis Education is looking for dedicated and compassionate SEMH Teaching Assistants to join our growing team and support pupils in mainstream secondary schools across Stockport and Tameside.
If you have experience in education, youth work, mental health support, or relevant lived experience, we would love to hear from you!
Pay Rate: £90.00 – £110.00 per day (dependent on experience/qualification)
Role: Secondary SEMH Teaching Assistant
Contract: Flexible – Full-time, Part-time, Day-to-Day, or Long-term positions available
What you’ll be doing:
- In line with the SEND Code of Practice (2015), you will:
- Use evidence-based resources such as the Boxall Profile or Zones of Regulation
- Help create and review Behaviour Support Plans
- Support emotional regulation and develop pupils’ social skills
- Use strategies to de-escalate and manage challenging behaviour
- Work closely with teachers, SENDCos and external agencies
- Create a safe, supportive, and structured environment for pupils to thrive
- Track pupil progress and contribute to Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs)
About you:
- Have at least 2 years’ experience supporting children with SEMH needs or behaviour that challenges
- Understand trauma-informed approaches (ACEs) and emotional regulation strategies
- Have a calm, consistent, and compassionate approach
- Can build strong relationships and act as a positive role model
- Have a background in education, youth work, mental health, or social care (preferred but not essential)
You will be placed in inclusive and supportive mainstream secondary schools, with occasional opportunities to work in alternative provisions or specialist SEMH settings.
Why work with Axcis?
- Access to free CPD training, including Autism Awareness, Team Teach, Behaviour Management, and Non-verbal Communication
- A dedicated consultant who understands SEND and will support you throughout your journey with
Axcis
- Opportunities to develop professionally and expand your experience
- Competitive pay and a generous refer-a-friend scheme.
Apply now, and get registered with Axcis!