SEMH Teaching Assistant

Location: Near Solihull Pay Rate: £92.63 per day Start Date: September 2026 Hours: Full-Time, Monday to Friday (8:30am - 4:00pm) Axcis Education is currently recruiting for a dedicated and resilient SEND Teaching Assistant to join a specialist school near Solihull.

This rewarding full-time role involves supporting Key Stage 4 students with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs, challenging behaviour, and complex additional needs. This position is ideal for an experienced Teaching Assistant, Learning Support Assistant (LSA), Behaviour Mentor, SEMH Support Worker, or SEND Practitioner looking to make a meaningful difference in the lives of young people.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 and small group support to Key Stage 4 students.
• Support pupils with SEMH needs and challenging behaviour.
• Implement behaviour management strategies consistently and positively.
• Build strong, trusting relationships that encourage student engagement and progress.
• Support students' emotional wellbeing and personal development.
• Work collaboratively with teachers and pastoral staff to create a supportive learning environment.
• Act as a calm and positive role model within the classroom.

About You

• Previous experience working with children or young people.
• Experience supporting students with SEND, SEMH, Autism, ADHD, or behavioural needs.
• Strong behaviour management and de-escalation skills.
• Confidence, resilience, and the ability to maintain high expectations.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building abilities.
• An Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to obtain one).
• Availability to work full-time, Monday to Friday.

Why Work with Axcis Education?

As the UK's leading SEND recruitment agency, Axcis Education specialises in connecting talented education professionals with rewarding opportunities in specialist and mainstream schools.

When you register with Axcis, you'll benefit from:

• ? Competitive daily pay rates
• ? Dedicated local consultant support
• ? Free SEND and safeguarding training
• ? Access to long-term and permanent opportunities
• ? Flexible career pathways within education
• ? Valuable experience working in specialist SEND settings

This is a temporary position, unless stated otherwise.

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.

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).

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.

Axcis Education is an employment agency offering temporary supply work for daily, short-term and long-term assignments in addition to permanent positions.

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.

Salary / Pay Rate will be dependent on your skills and experience.