SEMH Teaching Assistant – Secondary School (Permanent) | Theale (RG7) Start: ASAP | Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM A specialist SEND secondary school in Theale is seeking a nurturing and resilient SEMH Teaching Assistant to join their team on a full-time, permanent basis. This is a straight permanent role a fantastic opportunity for someone looking for long-term stability in a rewarding SEND environment. The school supports students with a range of additional needs including ASD, ADHD, Dyslexia, and SEMH, and is committed to providing a structured, supportive environment where every young person can succeed. You will work with secondary-aged students (11–16), supporting them 1:1 and in small groups to access learning, develop confidence, and manage their behaviour positively. Key Responsibilities: • Supporting students with SEMH, ASD, ADHD, and Dyslexia • Delivering engaging, adapted activities alongside the class teacher • Using effective behaviour management strategies • Helping build a safe, structured, and nurturing learning environment. • Collaborating with staff, families, and external professionals Key Requirements: • A Level 3 qualification (in any subject, UK equivalency not required) • Minimum 3 months’ experience working with SEND students in a school setting. • A GCSE 4 in Maths and English (or equivalent) • Confident in managing challenging behaviour with a calm, patient, and supportive approach. • Willing to commute to RG7 (up to an hour via public transport) • Committed to full-time, long-term permanent work. • No personal care involved in this role. This is a permanent position and pay will be discussed based on experience and the company’s competitive rate policy. If you're passionate about supporting young people and ready to make a lasting impact, we’d love to hear from you. INDREA <br/><br />If you are interested, then please click on the apply button and contact Jessica Ezechi on 020 7580 2956 l Ext: 1062.<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> Jessica Ezechi&nbsp;</strong><br /><br /><strong><span style="color:#e0004d;">Telephone: </span> 020 7580 2956 l Ext: 1062</strong></strong>