SEMH Teaching Assistant – Secondary School
Location: Brentford area
Hours: Monday–Thursday, 8:30am–3:30pm | Friday, 8:30am–3:00pm
Start Date: 30th November
Role: SEMH Teaching Assistant
About the Role
Axcis Education is currently working with a school in the Brentford area that is looking for a dedicated and enthusiastic SEMH Teaching Assistant to support secondary‑aged students with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs, as well as vulnerable students. The school is looking for someone who is a strong match for the students, rather than simply someone to fill a Teaching Assistant position. Ideally, the successful candidate will have experience working with SEMH students and be confident in building positive relationships with young people who may have become disengaged from education. This role would suit someone who is active, enthusiastic and able to engage students through activities such as sport, board games and other interests, while helping them re‑engage with learning, develop positive routines and build confidence.
The Ideal Candidate
- Have experience working with young people, ideally within an SEMH, alternative provision or similar environment.
- Have a genuine interest in supporting young people with social, emotional and mental health needs.
- Be confident building strong, positive relationships with students who may be disengaged from education.
- Be patient, resilient and supportive, with the ability to manage challenging situations appropriately.
- Be active and enthusiastic, with the ability to engage students through sport, board games and other activities.
- Support students in developing positive routines and gradually re‑engaging with learning.
- Have a PE or sports background (advantageous but not essential).
About the School
The school is part of a larger trust and invests heavily in its staff, facilities and the quality of education it provides to students. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a supportive setting where you can make a genuine difference to the lives of young people who need additional support.
Benefits
- don't forget that we offer £50 in shopping vouchers if you refer a friend to us and we place them in the job.
- Salary / Pay Rate will be dependent on your skills and experience.
Other information
This is a temporary position, unless stated otherwise.
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.
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).
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.
Axcis Education is an employment agency offering temporary supply work for daily, short‑term and long‑term assignments in addition to permanent positions.
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.
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