SEMH Teaching Assistants – Salford Start Date: January 2026 Contract: Full-time, ongoing (with potential for permanent placement) Location: Salford, Greater Manchester Pay Rate: £90–£110 per day (dependent on experience and qualifications) About the Role Axcis Education is seeking compassionate, reliable, and dedicated SEMH Teaching Assistants to join a specialist school in Salford from January 2026. The school supports students with an EHCP that identifies SEMH as their main need. This is a rewarding opportunity for individuals who are passionate about making a positive impact on the lives of pupils. If you are energetic, enthusiastic and dedicated this is the role for you. The main duties of this role will involve: • Providing support around emotional regulation • Supporting pupils with learning in the classroom • Delivering 1:1 and small group support, following personalised learning plans and EHCP targets. • Using interventions such as Boxhall profiles and Zones of regulation • Assisting the class teacher in creating an inclusive, safe, and supportive environment. • Monitoring, recording, and reporting on pupils’ progress, behaviour, and wellbeing. • Be a safe adult- ensuring emotional needs are met • Building strong, positive relationships with pupils, staff, and families. • Helping implement behaviour strategies and de-escalation techniques. • Supporting pupils during break and lunch duties. • Ensuring safeguarding, dignity, and confidentiality at all times. Ideal Candidates Will Have: • Experience supporting children with SEMH needs • A good sense of humour & energetic • A proactive approach and ability to work within a team. • Good communication skills and the ability to remain calm under pressure.<br/><br />If you are interested, then please click on the apply button and contact Aaron Royle on 0161 529 9200 l Ext: 5015.<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> Aaron Royle&nbsp;</strong><br /><br /><strong><span style="color:#e0004d;">Telephone: </span> 0161 529 9200 l Ext: 5015</strong></strong>