Job Title: Teaching Assistant Location: Salisbury Setting: All-Through SEMH School Hours: Full-time, Monday to Friday, 8:15am–2:45pm (Wednesday until 4:00pm for staff training) Pay: £14.25–£15.00 per hour PAYE Axcis Education is recruiting for a dedicated Teaching Assistant to join an all-through SEMH school in Salisbury. This full-time role is an excellent opportunity for someone who is passionate about supporting children and young people with social, emotional and mental health needs and wants to make a positive difference to their education and development. The school offers a specialist and nurturing learning environment for pupils who may have faced challenges accessing mainstream education. Its approach focuses on developing the whole child, supporting academic progress alongside emotional wellbeing, confidence, communication, independence and positive relationships. As a Teaching Assistant, you will work closely with teaching and pastoral staff to provide consistent support throughout the school day. You will help pupils engage with their learning, manage challenges and develop the skills and confidence they need to progress. This Teaching Assistant role in Salisbury would suit candidates with previous experience in education, SEND, SEMH, youth work, care or pastoral settings. Personal experience can also be considered, making this a great opportunity for someone looking to build a career supporting children and young people. Key Responsibilities: • Supporting pupils throughout the school day within a specialist SEMH setting • Working alongside teachers to provide individualised classroom support • Providing one-to-one and small-group assistance where appropriate • Encouraging pupils to engage positively with lessons and activities • Helping pupils manage emotions, behaviour and barriers to learning • Building positive, trusting and consistent relationships with pupils • Supporting the development of communication, social and independence skills • Maintaining a calm, structured and supportive learning environment • Following individual support strategies and personalised approaches to learning • Encouraging pupils to recognise and celebrate their own achievements • Working collaboratively with teaching, pastoral and wider support teams The Successful Teaching Assistant Will Have: • Previous experience working with children or young people, ideally in education, SEND, SEMH, care or youth work • A patient, compassionate and understanding approach • Excellent communication and relationship-building skills • The resilience to support pupils who may display challenging behaviour • A genuine interest in supporting children with social, emotional and mental health needs • The ability to remain calm, consistent and professional • A willingness to learn and develop within a specialist educational environment • The ability to work effectively as part of a wider school team Personal experience will be considered alongside professional experience, so candidates who have developed relevant skills through supporting children or young people outside of a formal workplace are encouraged to apply. Why Join This School as a Teaching Assistant? • Long-term Teaching Assistant opportunity in Salisbury • Competitive pay of £14.25–£15.00 per hour • Full-time hours, Monday to Friday • Work within an all-through specialist SEMH school • Gain valuable experience in SEND and SEMH education • Work alongside an experienced and supportive team • Develop your understanding of personalised and therapeutic approaches to learning • Help pupils overcome barriers and build confidence and independence • Make a meaningful difference to children's and young people's lives The standard school day runs from 8:15am to 2:45pm, Monday to Friday. On Wednesdays, staff are required to stay until 4:00pm for training and professional development. If you are looking for a rewarding Teaching Assistant job in Salisbury, have a passion for supporting young people and believe you can help pupils overcome barriers to learning, apply today with Axcis Education. INDDEV<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. 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> Grace O'Neill&nbsp;</strong><br /><br /><strong><span style="color:#e0004d;">Telephone: </span> 0139 294 9022 l Ext: 6009</strong></strong>