SEMH Learning Support Assistant

Overview

Axcis Education are supporting an SEMH school in Torbay for pupils with social, emotional, and mental health difficulties (SEMH). The school is seeking a Learning Support Assistant to start as soon as possible, with a September 2025 start target. The school hours are 8:50–3:00. The pay rate is £13.50–£15 per hour, depending on experience and qualifications. This position is likely to be permanent for the right candidate.

• Support pupils with SEMH in the classroom and across the school to promote progress
• Work within trauma-informed principles and contribute to a flexible curriculum centred on the pupils
• Help pupils become confident, successful, and responsible learners

• Experience of working with children
• Bubbly, friendly, approachable; resilient and able to cope under stressful circumstances
• A passion for supporting children with SEMH
• Additional qualifications welcome:
  Level 2 or Level 3 Qualification; SEMH or Trauma-informed training

• Duration:
  Temporary position stated in some notices; commonly a staff placement with potential for permanency
• Salary / Pay Rate: £13.50–£15 per hour, dependent on skills and experience
• Weekly pay:
  Every Friday
• Application:
  If interested, please apply; contact Jacob Chisholm on  Ext: 6005 for more details

Axcis is an equal opportunities employer and does not discriminate based on age, gender, disability, race, or other protected characteristics. The company is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people; you may be required to provide an up-to-date DBS or have one processed on your behalf, plus other mandatory compliance checks in line with DfE guidelines.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974 where applicable.