SEMH Teaching Assistant – Transform Lives, Build Futures! Location: Knowsley | Setting: Pupil Referral Unit (PRU) Type: Full-Time | Salary: from £14.00 per hour based on experience Are you ready to make a real difference in the lives of young people who need it most? Join our passionate and dedicated team as an SEMH Teaching Assistant and help empower students with Social, Emotional, and Mental Health (SEMH) needs to thrive both academically and personally. What You’ll Be Doing: Inspire & Support: Provide one-on-one and small group support to students, fostering growth, resilience, and confidence. Collaborate: Work with teachers and support staff to develop and implement Individualized Education Plans (IEPs) tailored to each student's unique needs. Create a Safe Space: Help build a positive, inclusive learning environment where students feel valued and understood. Empower Growth: Support students in developing essential coping strategies, social skills, and emotional well-being. Track Progress: Monitor behaviour and academic development, contributing to students’ success stories. Be Creative: Help plan and deliver engaging lessons that resonate with students and keep them motivated. About You: We’re looking for someone who’s empathetic, resilient, and ready to make a difference: Experience: A background in residential care, youth work, or similar roles, especially with young people with SEMH needs. Skills: Strong interpersonal and communication abilities with the talent to build positive relationships. Traits: Patience, adaptability, and a genuine passion for helping others succeed. Commitment: A deep dedication to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Why Join Us? Be part of a nurturing and supportive team committed to transforming the lives of young people. Gain invaluable experience working within a highly regarded PRU setting. Opportunity to collaborate with experts and professionals to support holistic student development. Enjoy the personal and professional rewards of seeing students overcome challenges and achieve success. Ready to Make an Impact? If you’re passionate about creating opportunities for students with SEMH needs and have the skills and heart to guide them, we want to hear from you! Apply today to start your journey toward an incredibly rewarding career. Together, we’ll inspire brighter futures.<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.<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> Joshua Halliday&nbsp;</strong><br /><br /><strong><span style="color:#e0004d;">Telephone: </span> 0151 459 9299 l Ext: 3019</strong></strong>