SEMH Teaching Assistant Location: Crosby Start Date: Late October / November 2026 Hours: Full-Time and Part-Time Opportunities Available Make a Difference. Build Relationships. Change Lives. Are you passionate about supporting children and young people who face barriers to learning? Do you have the patience, resilience and understanding to help pupils develop their confidence, emotional wellbeing and independence? We are currently recruiting SEMH Teaching Assistants to join a welcoming independent specialist school in Crosby, supporting pupils aged 8–16 with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs. With opportunities available for a late October or November 2026 start, this is an excellent opportunity for experienced Teaching Assistants, Learning Support Assistants, Support Workers and individuals with transferable experience who are looking to build a rewarding career within specialist education. You don't necessarily need to have worked in a school before. Experience supporting children or young people in care, residential settings, youth work or similar environments could be equally valuable. The Role As an SEMH Teaching Assistant, you will play an important role in helping pupils feel safe, supported and ready to learn. Your responsibilities will include: • Providing dedicated 1:1 and small-group support to pupils with SEMH and additional needs. • Building positive, trusting relationships and becoming a consistent source of support for pupils. • Helping children manage their emotions, develop coping strategies and improve emotional regulation. • Supporting positive behaviour, engagement and participation in learning. • Encouraging pupils to develop confidence, resilience and greater independence. • Maintaining clear, consistent boundaries and using positive behaviour management strategies. • Supporting pupils both in the classroom and throughout the wider school environment. • Working collaboratively with teachers, pastoral teams and other professionals to meet individual needs. What We're Looking For We are particularly interested in candidates who are: • Experienced in supporting children or young people with SEMH, challenging behaviour, autism, ADHD or other additional needs. • Calm, patient, resilient and able to remain consistent in challenging situations. • Naturally approachable, with the ability to build positive relationships and establish trust. • Confident supporting pupils who may experience emotional dysregulation or display challenging behaviour. • Understanding of the importance of boundaries, routines and consistency. • Passionate about helping young people overcome barriers and reach their potential. • Previous experience in a school or specialist SEN setting is beneficial but not essential. We also welcome applications from candidates with backgrounds in: • Residential and children's care. • Youth work and mentoring. • Support work and community care. • Behaviour support. • Mainstream education and SEN settings. A positive attitude, resilience and a genuine desire to make a difference are just as important as previous experience. Why Apply? • Late October and November 2026 start dates. • Full-time and part-time opportunities available. • Opportunity to work within a specialist, child-centred school. • Supportive and experienced staff team. • Opportunities for training and professional development. • On-site parking and good transport links. • Valuable experience working with pupils with SEMH and additional needs. • A genuinely rewarding opportunity to make a lasting difference to young people's lives. Apply Today! If you're looking for your next opportunity in education, have experience supporting vulnerable young people or are keen to move into a specialist SEMH setting, we'd love to hear from you. Whether you're an experienced Teaching Assistant or come from a care, support or youth work background, this could be the perfect opportunity to take the next step in your career. Apply today to be considered for a late October / November 2026 start in Crosby. INDLIV<br/><br />If you are interested, then please click on the apply button and contact Joshua Halliday on 0151 459 9299 l Ext: 3019.<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> Joshua Halliday&nbsp;</strong><br /><br /><strong><span style="color:#e0004d;">Telephone: </span> 0151 459 9299 l Ext: 3019</strong></strong>