Do you want to make an invaluable difference to vulnerable children’s lives? Are you looking for a rewarding job role working with children who have complex behaviour and mental health needs? Do you have experience supporting individuals with mental health needs? Or perhaps you have studied Psychology, Sociology or Health and Social Care? We have an exciting opportunity for a Teaching Assistant (TA) to start in September in a lovely Secondary school in Taunton. The pupils in the school often have SEMH needs and have struggled with academic learning. Many of the students have become disengaged with their learning, so the priority of teachers and support staff is to motivate and inspire pupils to try their best in school by making learning fun and engaging, working with the individual needs and interests of the pupils. The role: -to work 1-1 and with small groups to deliver targeted support -work closely with the classroom teacher to support the students in and out of lessons -manage behaviour of the students, practicing prevention and de-escalation strategies -develop a strong rapport with the students you are working with -re-engage and motivate students who have had negative school experiences The ideal candidate will: -have experience working with individuals with SEMH and mental health needs -be resilient and manage complex behaviour empathetically and positively, using appropriate prevention and de-escalation strategies -enjoy a working day that is different every day (and pupils who keep you on your toes!) -be highly adaptable to the needs of each student Due to the nature of supporting a child with SEMH needs, they aim to provide consistency for everyone involved, consequently ideally are looking for someone to commit to this role in the long-term. You will need to be in school from 8.30 until 3.30pm, and pay will start at £14.66 per hour, varying on experience. This is a full-time role from Monday to Friday during term-time, starting in September until the end of the academic year and may become permanent for the right person. INDSW<br/><br />If you are interested, then please contact Libby Regan on 0117 472 2400 | Ext: 2012 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> Libby Regan&nbsp;</strong><br /><br /><strong><span style="color:#e0004d;">Telephone: </span> 0117 472 2400 | Ext: 2012</strong></strong>