Job Title: Teaching Assistant Location: Manchester Start Date: September 2025 Pay Rate: £13.69 per hour / £89–£105 per day (depending on experience) Contract Type: Full-Time, Temporary Do you want to make a real difference in the lives of children with SEMH needs? Axcis are recruiting compassionate and resilient Teaching Assistants to support pupils with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs across a number of schools in Manchester. Starting in September 2025, this role offers a meaningful opportunity to work closely with young people who need additional emotional and behavioural support to succeed in the classroom. Whether you have a background in education, care, or youth work, if you’re patient, adaptable, and committed to helping children thrive, we’d love to hear from you. What the role involves: Supporting pupils with SEMH needs, either one-to-one or in small groups Encouraging positive behaviour and emotional regulation through consistent support Working alongside the class teacher to deliver lessons that meet individual needs Assisting with behaviour management strategies and de-escalation techniques Creating a calm, structured, and supportive learning environment What we’re looking for: Experience working with children or young people with SEMH needs (education, care, or support work) A calm, nurturing approach and the ability to build trust and rapport Flexibility to work across different year groups or schools as needed A basic understanding of behaviour management and trauma-informed approaches Passion for supporting pupils’ emotional, social, and academic development What’s on offer: September 2025 start with immediate interview opportunities Full-time hours in a supportive school setting Competitive daily rate: £89–£105, depending on experience Opportunities in both primary and secondary schools £50 referral reward for each successful recommendation (T&Cs apply) A chance to build a career in education, SEN, youth work, or mental health services If you're ready to take the next step in a rewarding role that puts children’s wellbeing at the heart of education, click Apply Now to get started.<br/><br />If you are interested, then please click on the apply button and contact Lauren Cobbin on 0161 529 9200 l Ext: 5014.<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> Lauren Cobbin&nbsp;</strong><br /><br /><strong><span style="color:#e0004d;">Telephone: </span> 0161 529 9200 l Ext: 5014</strong></strong>