Location: Theale, Reading Start Date: September 2025 Full Time, Monday to Friday, 8:30am – 4:30pm Temp-to-Perm Opportunity Are you a calm, confident and compassionate individual with a passion for making a real difference in young people’s lives? We are looking for a dedicated SEMH Teaching Assistant to join a dynamic and supportive secondary school in Theale, Reading. This role involves working with students aged 11 to 16 who have Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs. This is a full-time position beginning in September 2025, with the potential to become a permanent role. About the Role This is not just a classroom support role. You will become a consistent, trusted adult in the lives of young people who may have experienced trauma, disrupted education or emotionally difficult backgrounds. You will support students both in and out of lessons, helping them access learning, regulate their behaviour and feel safe in school. You will work closely with teaching and pastoral staff to provide individualised support, using a positive, relationship-based approach that prioritises understanding and emotional safety. What We Are Looking For • A warm, approachable and emotionally intelligent individual • Someone who can remain calm under pressure and is confident in managing challenging behaviour • A genuine passion for working with children who have additional needs • A positive role model who believes in every student’s potential • A commitment to building trusting relationships with students, no matter how complex their background Essential Requirements • A Level 3 qualification in any subject • GCSEs in English and Maths at grade C/4 or above • At least three months of experience supporting young people with SEND, ideally in a SEND or SEMH school setting • Full availability from 8:30am to 4:30pm, Monday to Friday • Strong understanding of behaviour management and a positive, trauma-informed approach to support What the School Offers • A collaborative and inclusive school culture • A strong, supportive leadership team • Continued professional development and training opportunities • The chance to make a genuine, lasting difference in students’ lives • A clear path to a permanent role for the right candidate If you are ready to support, guide and empower young people who need you most, we would love to hear from you. Apply today and help us create a school where every student feels safe, valued, and capable of success. INDREA <br/><br />If you are interested, then please click on the apply button and contact Sam Higham on 0207 580 2956 | Ext: 1038.<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.<br /><br />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 />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> Sam Higham&nbsp;</strong><br /><br /><strong><span style="color:#e0004d;">Telephone: </span> 0207 580 2956 | Ext: 1038</strong></strong>