Position: Secondary School Teaching Assistant – SEMH Support Location: Manchester Start Date: September 2025 Pay: £13.60 per hour / £89–£105 per day (depending on experience) Contract: Full-Time, Temporary Are you passionate about making a lasting impact on the lives of young people with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs? We’re currently seeking dedicated and empathetic Teaching Assistants to work in secondary schools across Manchester, supporting students who require additional emotional and behavioural support. This full-time teaching assistant role begins in September 2025 and is ideal for individuals who are driven to make a difference in a classroom environment where relationships and resilience matter most. Whether you’ve worked in education, care, youth services or support roles, if you have a calm and patient approach, we want to hear from you. Key Responsibilities: Provide tailored support to secondary-aged students with SEMH needs, both 1:1 and in small groups Help promote emotional regulation and positive behaviour within the classroom setting Support teachers in delivering lessons that meet diverse learning needs Implement de-escalation strategies and behaviour management techniques when required Foster a consistent, safe, and structured environment to help students succeed What We’re Looking For: Experience supporting young people with SEMH needs (in education, care, or youth work settings) A supportive, nurturing attitude with strong relationship-building skills Ability to adapt across different subjects and year groups within a secondary school An understanding of trauma-informed practice and emotional wellbeing A genuine interest in supporting student development beyond academics What We Offer: A meaningful role starting in September 2025, with interviews available now Full-time work in a welcoming and inclusive secondary school Daily pay ranging from £89 to £105, depending on experience A pathway into careers in education, special needs, youth work, or mental health Opportunities for ongoing training and development £50 referral bonus for recommending successful candidates (T&Cs apply) If you’re ready to support teenagers in building confidence, resilience, and academic success, apply today and take the first step toward a truly rewarding role.<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>