SEMH Teaching Assistant – Secondary School – Stratford (East London) Location: Stratford, East London Start Date: September 2025 Salary: £89+ per day (depending on experience) Contract Type: Full-time, Term Time Only Working Hours: 8:30am – 3:45pm Employer: Axcis Education – The UK’s leading SEND recruitment agency Overview: Axcis Education is working with an inclusive mainstream secondary school in Stratford to recruit a confident and committed SEMH Teaching Assistant to support pupils aged 11–16 with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs. This is a full-time, long-term role starting in September 2025, ideal for someone with experience in behaviour support, youth mentoring, or mental health care who wants to make a lasting impact on young people struggling to thrive in a traditional school environment. Key Responsibilities: Provide targeted 1:1 and small-group support for students with SEMH needs Build consistent, trusting relationships with pupils and offer emotional support Help students regulate their behaviour and develop positive coping strategies Support learning across core subjects and during unstructured times (breaks/lunch) Reinforce expectations, behaviour plans, and pastoral strategies Work closely with the school’s SENCO, inclusion team, and external agencies Support reintegration for pupils returning from time out or exclusion Maintain records of behaviour incidents, support interventions, and progress About the School: Mixed mainstream secondary school with a dedicated SEMH and inclusion unit Strong leadership team and pastoral staff committed to behaviour support Well-developed referral and intervention system for at-risk pupils Located in Stratford, easily accessible via Central, Jubilee, and Overground lines Staff receive regular training and ongoing professional development The Ideal Candidate Will Have: Experience supporting young people with challenging behaviour, anxiety, or trauma A calm, patient, and consistent demeanour, especially under pressure A background in youth work, psychology, mentoring, or pastoral support Strong interpersonal skills and a resilient, empathetic approach Confidence managing low-level disruption and escalating behaviours A commitment to inclusion and belief in every student’s potential Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to apply for one) Desirable (but not essential): Team Teach, PRICE, or other de-escalation training Familiarity with behaviour plans, restorative approaches, or trauma-informed practice Experience in a PRU, alternative provision, or inclusion unit Interest in a long-term career in education, mental health, or social care Why Work with Axcis Education? UK’s leading SEND recruitment agency, with over 15 years of sector expertise A dedicated consultant with local knowledge to support your placement Access to free CPD training, including SEMH support, safeguarding, and behaviour Competitive daily pay and opportunities for progression into permanent roles Supportive school environments committed to pupil wellbeing and inclusion<br/><br />If you are interested, then please click on the apply button and contact Patrick Kay on 020 7580 2956.<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> Patrick Kay&nbsp;</strong><br /><br /><strong><span style="color:#e0004d;">Telephone: </span> 020 7580 2956</strong></strong>