SEMH Teaching Assistant

Axcis Education are looking for a committed teaching assistant to work in a local primary school near Erdington. The role is starting immediately, with the view of continuing into the next academic year from September. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with experience supporting young people with social, emotional and mental health issues (SEMH). The school values enabling their children to become proud and active members of the wider community. The senior leadership team value and liaise with parents, believing they are each child's first educators. This is a full time Teaching Assistant position, working everyday Monday to Friday. The role will involve supporting children with varying complex needs. In this role, candidates will be paid £14.25 per hour.

• Supporting children between the ages of 4 to 11
• Supporting pupils with SEMH and autism
• Provide students with personalised and tailored support for all individual needs
• Build meaningful, positive relationships with all students
• Bring a calming influence to the classroom

• Previous experience supporting young people with SEMH
• A caring and patient nature, with the ability to foster positive and meaningful relationships with all pupils
• Enhanced DBS registered on the Update Service
• Availability to work 8:30am - 4:00pm, Monday to Friday

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.

Salary / Pay Rate will be dependent on your skills and experience.