Primary SEMH Teaching Assistant Location: Bridport, Dorset Hours: Full-time, Monday to Friday Pay: £89 – £95 per day Start Date: ASAP About the role We are seeking a dedicated SEND Teaching Assistant to join a welcoming primary school in Bridport. This full-time role is based in Key Stage 1 and involves providing 1:1 support for pupils with additional needs, particularly those with social, emotional and mental health challenges. The successful candidate will play an important role in helping pupils feel safe, supported, and ready to learn – making a real difference to their progress and wellbeing. Key responsibilities: • Working directly with pupils with a range of SEND, with a focus on SEMH and attachment needs • Supporting the delivery of tailored learning plans under the guidance of the class teacher • Encouraging engagement in lessons and building confidence within the classroom • Promoting positive social skills and peer relationships • Recording pupil progress and sharing information with staff and parents where needed • Using positive behaviour management strategies and de-escalation techniques • Preparing resources and activities to meet individual needs • Taking part in ongoing training to develop your knowledge of SEND support About you We are looking for someone who is: • Experienced in a classroom setting – this is essential for the role • Confident in working with children who have additional needs • Knowledgeable about trauma and attachment and their impact on behaviour and learning • A good communicator, able to work well with staff, pupils, and parents • Patient, empathetic, and resilient, with a genuine commitment to helping children succeed • Able to work independently as well as part of a team • Holders of an Enhanced DBS check (or willing to obtain one) • A driver – this would be an advantage due to the school’s location and to support flexibility This is an excellent long-term opportunity to work in a caring and inclusive school community. You will receive support from experienced staff and have opportunities to develop your skills in SEND, giving you valuable experience for your career. Please contact Sarah at Axcis Education for more information. <br/><br />If you are interested, then please click on the apply button and contact Sarah Guest on 0139 294 9022 l Ext: 6010.<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. 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 />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.</em><br /><br /><em>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> Sarah Guest&nbsp;</strong><br /><br /><strong><span style="color:#e0004d;">Telephone: </span> 0139 294 9022 l Ext: 6010</strong></strong>