Position: SEMH Teaching Assistant Location: Richmond, London Hours: Full-time, Monday-Friday, 08:00?–?15:30 Salary: Paid to scale (National Teaching Union scale) About the Role We are seeking a dedicated SEMH Teaching Assistant to join a vibrant primary/secondary setting in Richmond. Working closely with class teachers and the SENCo, you will support pupils with Social, Emotional and Mental Health needs, helping them achieve academic progress and develop resilience. Key Responsibilities • Provide one-to-one and small-group support to pupils with SEMH profiles. • Implement individual behaviour and coping strategies outlined in each pupil’s SEN plan. • Assist teachers with lesson preparation, delivery, and differentiation. • Monitor and record pupil progress, communicating observations to staff and parents. • Foster a safe, inclusive classroom environment and promote positive peer interactions. • Contribute to pastoral care duties, including morning and afternoon registrations and wellbeing check-ins. Essential Qualifications & Experience • GCSEs (or equivalent) in English and Maths (minimum grade C/4). • Relevant experience supporting children with SEMH or other special educational needs. • Strong communication, interpersonal and organisational skills. • Ability to remain calm under pressure and apply de-escalation techniques. • DBS clearance (or willingness to obtain). Desirable • Level 2/3 Certificate in Supporting Teaching & Learning or SEN. • First Aid/Paediatric CPR certification. What We Offer • Competitive salary on the national scale. • Continuous professional development and training. • Supportive, collaborative team culture. <br/><br />If you are interested, then please click on the apply button and contact Jake White on 020 7580 2956 l Ext: 1068.<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> Jake White&nbsp;</strong><br /><br /><strong><span style="color:#e0004d;">Telephone: </span> 020 7580 2956 l Ext: 1068</strong></strong>