Job Title: Teaching Assistant (SEMH Focus) Location: St. Helens Area Position Type: Full-Time Are you passionate about making a positive impact on the lives of children and young people with Social, Emotional, and Mental Health (SEMH) needs? Do you thrive in environments where you can use your initiative to support individuals with challenging behaviour? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you! We are seeking enthusiastic and dedicated Teaching Assistants with a strong background in SEMH and experience working with challenging behaviour. Candidates must be able to demonstrate resilience, empathy, and a proactive approach to supporting students in overcoming barriers to learning. Key Responsibilities: • Provide one-to-one and small group support to students with SEMH needs, focusing on academic, social, and emotional development. • Implement behaviour management strategies and interventions in line with individual student's needs and educational plans. • Collaborate effectively with teaching staff, parents/carers, and external agencies to ensure a coordinated approach to support. • Foster a positive and inclusive learning environment that promotes engagement, resilience, and self-esteem. • Utilise initiative and creativity to adapt support strategies to meet the evolving needs of students. Requirements: • Previous experience working with children and young people with SEMH needs and challenging behaviour, preferably in schools, residential homes for children, or youth work settings. • Ability to work full-time and flexibility to adapt to the demands of the role. • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build positive relationships with students and colleagues. • A can-do attitude, with a commitment to making a difference in the lives of vulnerable individuals. • Relevant qualifications or training in education, social care, or youth work are desirable but not essential. INDLIV <br/><br />If you are interested, then please contact Shannon Crowther on 0151 459 9299 | Ext: 3024 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> Shannon Crowther&nbsp;</strong><br /><br /><strong><span style="color:#e0004d;">Telephone: </span> 0151 459 9299 | Ext: 3024</strong></strong>