Behaviour Support / SEMH Teaching Assistant – Alternative Provision (LE3) Location: LE3 (Alternative Provision) Start Date: ASAP Contract: Full-time, long-term Hours: Monday–Friday, 8:30am–3:30pm Pay: £89-95 per day/ £13.69 - £14.61 per hour (dependant on experience) We are looking for a Behaviour Support / SEMH Teaching Assistant to join a small, supportive Alternative Provision in LE3, working with secondary and Post-16 learners on a 1:1 basis. The setting supports students with significant SEMH needs, challenging behaviour, and disrupted educational experiences. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a nurturing but high-challenge environment and can help young people re-engage with learning through patience, consistency and relational practice. The Role • Provide 1:1 behaviour and emotional regulation support for students with SEMH needs. • Use trauma-informed approaches, restorative conversations and de-escalation strategies. • Support learning in Functional Skills, vocational activities and personalised programmes. • Encourage engagement, develop trust and promote positive behaviour. • Implement behaviour plans, track progress and maintain consistent boundaries. • Work closely with teachers, pastoral leads and external professionals. • Support during transitions, off-site activities and unstructured times. • Contribute to a calm, safe and structured environment with clear expectations. About You • Experience supporting SEMH, challenging behaviour, youth work or alternative provision. • Confident working with students aged 14–19 who may display aggression, avoidance or high anxiety. • Resilient, calm under pressure and able to build strong relationships. • Knowledge of ASD, ADHD, trauma or attachment needs is beneficial. • Team Teach/MAPA/PRICE training is an advantage (Axcis can provide training). • Able to commit to full-time hours. _ Key Skills • Behaviour management & de-escalation • Trauma-informed and restorative practice • Relationship-building & communication • Consistency, boundaries and reliability • Adaptability and emotional resilience ________________________________________ Why Axcis? • Competitive daily rates paid weekly • Free CPD including Team Teach • A dedicated consultant who specialises in SEMH and AP settings • Long-term opportunities and potential progression Apply Today If you are passionate about supporting young people who need structure, empathy and a fresh start, we would love to hear from you. Axcis Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All applicants will be required to undergo compliance checks including an enhanced DBS. <br/><br />If you are interested, then please click on the apply button and contact Allan Elliott on 0121 827 2030 l Ext: 4009.<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> Allan Elliott&nbsp;</strong><br /><br /><strong><span style="color:#e0004d;">Telephone: </span> 0121 827 2030 l Ext: 4009</strong></strong>