Axcis Education are working with a fantastic specialist SEND school in Poole, Dorset, who are seeking a full-time Specialist SEMH & ASC Teaching Assistant to join their team from May 2026. Pay: £95–£100 per day This well-resourced and highly supportive school caters for primary-aged pupils with Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs) for Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs, many of whom also have Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC). Pupils may attend on either a short-term or long-term basis and are supported to successfully access learning in a structured, nurturing environment. You will be joining a superb teaching team and an experienced group of Teaching Assistants who are passionate about making a genuine difference. The school is widely regarded as a positive, inclusive and supportive place to work, with strong leadership and a collaborative ethos. The Role • Supporting primary-aged pupils with SEMH and ASC needs • Providing 1:1 and small group support • Acting as a positive role model, mentor and daily support • Promoting emotional regulation and positive behaviour strategies • De-escalating challenging situations calmly and effectively • Building strong, trusting relationships with pupils The Ideal Candidate • Previous experience working with children with SEND, ideally as a Teaching Assistant • Experience supporting SEMH and/or ASC pupils • Calm, resilient and confident managing challenging behaviour • Compassionate, patient and empathetic • Creative and flexible in their approach to learning support • GCSE Grade C (or equivalent) in Maths and English (essential) • Degree-level education (desirable) This is a full-time role starting in May 2026, continuing for the remainder of the academic year, with the potential for longer-term opportunities. If you are passionate about supporting children with SEMH and ASC needs and are looking for a rewarding role in a specialist setting, we would love to hear from you. £95–£100 per day | Full Time | May 2026 Start INDDEV<br/><br />If you are interested, then please click on the apply button and contact Alex Holt on 01392 949022 | Ext: 6001.<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> Alex Holt&nbsp;</strong><br /><br /><strong><span style="color:#e0004d;">Telephone: </span> 01392 949022 | Ext: 6001</strong></strong>