Job Title: Teaching Assistant Location: Templecombe, Somerset Job Type: Full-Time Salary: £13.85 - £15.00 per hour Are you a dedicated Teaching Assistant seeking a rewarding role in a dynamic learning environment? Our client, an all-boys primary school based in Templecombe, Somerset, is looking for an enthusiastic and skilled individual to join their team, specialising in Social, Emotional and Mental Health support. As a Teaching Assistant within this vibrant school, you will play a crucial role in the lives of students who require additional behavioural and emotional support. This is a wonderful opportunity for a compassionate and resilient individual to make a positive impact on young learners and assist in propelling their educational journey. Key Responsibilities: - Provide consistent and tailored SEMH support to students, under the direction of the class teacher and SENCO. - Assist with the planning and implementation of individual education programmes for students with additional needs. - Facilitate a nurturing and structured learning environment that enables students to feel secure and develop their emotional resilience. - Employ a range of strategies to manage challenging behaviour positively and effectively. - Collaborate with teachers to monitor and support student's progress and wellbeing. - Actively engage with students to encourage participation and enhance their learning experience. - Foster positive relationships with pupils, staff, and parents, and maintain a communicative approach. - Assist with the creation and maintenance of a safe, clean, and stimulating classroom environment. Key Requirements: - Experience as a Teaching Assistant, preferably with a focus on SEMH or behavioural support. - A genuine passion for supporting the development and education of children with emotional and behavioural needs. - Outstanding communication skills with the ability to work effectively as part of a team. - Resilience, patience, and a proactive approach to solving problems. - An understanding of confidentiality and safeguarding procedures within an educational setting. <br/><br />If you are interested, then please click on the apply button and contact Grace O'Neill on 0139 294 9022 l Ext: 6009.<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> Grace O'Neill&nbsp;</strong><br /><br /><strong><span style="color:#e0004d;">Telephone: </span> 0139 294 9022 l Ext: 6009</strong></strong>