Axcis Education is seeking a dedicated and experienced General Teaching Assistant to join a SEMH Specialist School in Sheffield. This school supports a diverse group of learners aged 9 to 16 with complex communication, cognition, and learning needs. The school offers a broad and balanced curriculum with a nurture-based approach, making it an ideal environment for individuals passionate about supporting young people with social, emotional, and mental health needs. Key Responsibilities: Assist in planning learning activities by identifying and preparing necessary resources to enhance lesson plans and learning outcomes. Monitor and support student progress through effective communication with the class teacher. Facilitate individual and small group sessions targeting reading, phonics, and mathematics to support academic progress, while also implementing specialised interventions to promote students' physical and emotional wellbeing. Support children’s social, emotional, and physical development by creating a safe and nurturing learning environment. Requirements: • Recent and relevant experience working with children and young people in an educational setting. • Strong numeracy and literacy skills in line with the National Curriculum. • Experience working with children with Special Educational Needs, particularly those with Social, Emotional, and Mental Health needs. • Proficiency in de-escalation techniques to support students in crisis; up-to-date Team Teach training is highly advantageous. • Strong communication and interpersonal skills. <br/><br />If you are interested, then please contact Andrew Masterman on 0113 513 1717 l 8005 and click on the apply button.<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;150 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> Andrew Masterman&nbsp;</strong><br /><br /><strong><span style="color:#e0004d;">Telephone: </span> 0113 513 1717 l 8005</strong></strong>