Teaching Assistant Location: Yeovil Pay: £90–£95 per day (PAYE) Hours: 8:30am – 3:30pm, Monday to Friday We are working with a welcoming, all-through SEMH (Social, Emotional, and Mental Health) school in Yeovil that is seeking a dedicated and resilient Teaching Assistant to join their team. The school supports pupils from Early Years through to Post-16, providing a safe, nurturing, and structured environment where every child can thrive. As a Teaching Assistant in this specialist setting, you will work closely with pupils with a range of SEMH needs, helping them to engage positively in learning, regulate their emotions, and develop key social and life skills. You will need to demonstrate strong behaviour management, excellent teamwork, and a calm, patient approach to create a supportive and consistent environment. Key Responsibilities: • Provide consistent, individualised support to pupils across different age groups. • Work collaboratively with teachers and support staff to deliver engaging, accessible learning experiences. • Promote independence, emotional regulation, and confidence in every learner. • Participate in ongoing training focused on SEMH best practice and behaviour support. The ideal Teaching Assistant will have: • Experience working with children or young people with SEMH needs, either personal or professional (essential). • A compassionate, adaptable, and proactive approach. • Strong communication and relationship-building skills. • A genuine passion for making a positive difference in the lives of young people. This is a rewarding Teaching Assistant role within a supportive and inclusive school community. If you have the experience and enthusiasm to contribute to a positive learning environment, we’d love to hear from you. INDDEV<br/><br />If you are interested, then please click on the apply button and contact Grace O'Neill on 0139 294 9022 l Ext: 6009.<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> Grace O'Neill&nbsp;</strong><br /><br /><strong><span style="color:#e0004d;">Telephone: </span> 0139 294 9022 l Ext: 6009</strong></strong>