A special needs school in Slough is seeking a dedicated and resilient SEMH Teaching Assistant to provide one-to-one support for a Year 8 pupil with social, emotional and mental health needs from September 2026. This is a full-time role, working Monday to Friday from 8:30am to 3:30pm, with a daily rate of £92.63. The successful candidate will work closely with the pupil throughout the school day, providing consistent support, encouragement and positive guidance both inside and outside of the classroom. The role requires someone nurturing, relatable and patient who is able to build a strong and trusting relationship while maintaining clear boundaries and high expectations. Applicants must be confident managing challenging behaviour and able to remain calm and professional in difficult situations. You will support the pupil with emotional regulation, engagement in learning and social development, helping them to feel safe, understood and supported within the school environment. The ideal candidate will be emotionally resilient, approachable and passionate about supporting vulnerable young people with additional needs. Previous experience working within SEMH, SEND, behaviour support or youth work settings would be highly beneficial. This is a rewarding opportunity to make a genuine difference in a young person’s educational journey within a supportive special needs school in Slough.<br/><br />If you are interested, then please click on the apply button and contact Sam Higham on 0207 580 2956 | Ext: 1038.<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> Sam Higham&nbsp;</strong><br /><br /><strong><span style="color:#e0004d;">Telephone: </span> 0207 580 2956 | Ext: 1038</strong></strong>