SEND Teaching Assistant – SEMH & Behaviour Support – Secondary School – Barking & Dagenham From £100 per day | Full-Time | Long-Term | Immediate / September Start Axcis are supporting a well-led secondary school in Barking & Dagenham who are looking to appoint a resilient and confident SEND Teaching Assistant to support pupils with SEMH, ADHD and behaviour-related needs. The school has a strong pastoral structure, clear behaviour expectations and a leadership team who understand the importance of consistency and positive relationships. This role would suit someone who can remain calm under pressure, build rapport quickly and help young people re-engage with learning. The site is easily accessible via public transport and also offers parking for staff. About the Role You will be supporting pupils across KS3 and KS4 who may need additional help with focus, regulation, confidence and behaviour. Some pupils may have struggled in mainstream lessons and require a consistent adult who can help them feel supported while maintaining clear boundaries. You will: • Support pupils with SEMH, ADHD and challenging behaviour in lessons • Work 1:1 and in small groups to encourage engagement and progress • Use de-escalation strategies and positive behaviour approaches • Support transitions, routines and unstructured parts of the school day • Build strong, trusting relationships with pupils • Work closely with teachers, pastoral staff and the SENCO What We’re Looking For • Experience supporting SEMH, ADHD or challenging behaviour • Backgrounds in school support, youth work, mentoring or sports coaching are welcomed • Calm, consistent and confident communication style • Ability to set boundaries while remaining supportive and approachable • Resilience, patience and a genuine interest in helping young people succeed • Full-time availability and long-term commitment This is an excellent role for someone who wants to make a meaningful difference to pupils who need structure, belief and consistency. If you are confident supporting behaviour and passionate about helping young people thrive, apply today. <br/><br />If you are interested, then please click on the apply button and contact Max Anastasiou on 020 7580 2956 | Ext: 1069.<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> Max Anastasiou&nbsp;</strong><br /><br /><strong><span style="color:#e0004d;">Telephone: </span> 020 7580 2956 | Ext: 1069</strong></strong>