Location: St. Helens, United Kingdom Employment Type: Full-time, Long-term Salary: £11.50 - £13.50 per hour (dependent on experience and qualifications) Axcis are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Teaching Assistant to provide support to children with Social, Emotional, and Mental Health (SEMH) needs and challenging behaviours. This role offers a fulfilling opportunity to make a positive impact in the lives of children within an educational setting in St. Helens. Key Responsibilities: • Provide tailored support and assistance to children with SEMH needs and challenging behaviours in a classroom environment. • Collaborate with teaching staff to implement individualised learning plans and behaviour management strategies. • Foster a supportive and inclusive learning environment that promotes the social, emotional, and academic development of students. • Assist with the planning and delivery of engaging activities and interventions to support students' educational progress and personal growth. • Monitor and record students' progress, behaviours, and achievements, and communicate effectively with teaching staff and parents/guardians. • Encourage positive relationships and interactions among students, promoting a sense of belonging and self-confidence. • Contribute to the overall wellbeing and safeguarding of students, adhering to school policies and procedures. Requirements: • Previous experience working with children or young people with SEMH needs and challenging behaviours is highly desirable. • Relevant qualifications in Education, Special Educational Needs, or a related field are advantageous. • Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build rapport and engage effectively with students, staff, and parents/guardians. • Patience, resilience, and empathy when supporting students facing behavioural challenges. • Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team, while also demonstrating initiative and the ability to work independently when required. • Flexibility and adaptability to meet the diverse needs of students and respond to changing circumstances within a dynamic educational environment. • Commitment to promoting equality, diversity, and inclusion in all aspects of the role. INDLIV <br/><br />If you are interested, then please contact Shannon Crowther on 0151 459 9299 | Ext: 3024 and click on the apply button.<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;150 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> Shannon Crowther&nbsp;</strong><br /><br /><strong><span style="color:#e0004d;">Telephone: </span> 0151 459 9299 | Ext: 3024</strong></strong>