Job Title: Teaching Assistant Location: Andover Setting: Specialist SEMH Primary School Hours: Full-time, Monday to Friday, 8:30am–3:30pm Pay: £14.25–£15 per hour About the Role Axcis Education is working with a specialist primary SEND provision in Andover that is seeking a dedicated and compassionate Teaching Assistant to join their team on a full-time, long-term basis. The school supports pupils with a range of additional needs, including SEMH, autism, communication difficulties and emotional regulation needs. The successful candidate will play an important role in helping children feel safe, supported and ready to learn within a structured and nurturing environment. This is an ideal opportunity for someone who is passionate about supporting children who may have experienced challenges within education and wants to help them develop the confidence, skills and independence they need to progress. What You’ll Be Doing • Providing 1:1 and small-group support throughout the school day • Helping pupils manage their emotions and develop positive coping strategies • Supporting children to engage with learning and participate in classroom activities • Encouraging communication, confidence and positive social interaction • Helping pupils navigate transitions and changes to their daily routines • Providing consistent support and clear boundaries to promote positive behaviour • Working alongside class teachers, pastoral staff and other professionals to meet individual needs • Supporting pupils with their academic, social and emotional development • Monitoring and sharing observations on pupil progress • Helping create a calm, structured and welcoming classroom environment About You We are looking for someone who is patient, reliable and emotionally resilient, with a genuine interest in supporting children with additional needs. Previous experience working within a school or SEND setting would be beneficial, particularly experience supporting pupils with SEMH. However, we are also keen to hear from candidates with relevant experience in roles such as support work, youth work, care or mentoring. The ideal candidate will: • Have experience working with children or young people with additional needs • Ideally have previous experience within a primary or SEND setting • Understand the importance of consistency, routine and positive relationships • Be confident supporting children who may display challenging behaviour or struggle with emotional regulation • Have strong communication and teamwork skills • Be patient, approachable and understanding • Be able to remain calm and positive in challenging situations • Be committed to helping every child make progress, both academically and personally Why Apply? This is an excellent opportunity to gain valuable experience within a specialist SEMH setting while making a genuine difference to the lives of young people. You will be supported by an experienced school team and have the opportunity to develop your skills and knowledge within a rewarding SEND environment. Apply Today If you are passionate about supporting children with SEMH and additional needs and would like to be part of a supportive primary school environment, apply today with Axcis Education to be considered for this exciting opportunity in Andover. 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>