SEND Teaching Assistant - SEMH Focus

Job Summary

Location:

Slough.

Hours:

Full-time, term-time. Start: ASAP. Are you driven by the desire to support children who need a little extra help to thrive? A specialist primary provision in Slough is seeking a committed SEND Teaching Assistant to join their team, working with pupils aged 4–11 who experience Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs.

This is a chance to make a profound difference in a setting that values nurture, consistency and teamwork.

In this role, you’ll work side‑by‑side with teachers to help pupils build emotional resilience, confidence and positive relationships. You’ll support children in accessing learning, managing their feelings and developing the social skills they need to succeed. Each day brings new moments of progress—big and small—as you help shape a safe, structured and encouraging environment.

• Providing tailored learning and emotional support to pupils with SEMH needs
• Helping children develop emotional regulation, self‑awareness and confidence
• Supporting behaviour management strategies in a calm, consistent manner
• Assisting with creative and differentiated learning activities
• Building strong, trusting relationships with pupils and their families
• Contributing to a nurturing, well‑organised learning environment

You’ll bring experience supporting children with SEND—ideally in an SEMH setting—and a calm, patient presence. You’ll be someone who can think on your feet, stay positive under pressure and commit fully to pupil wellbeing and development. Strong communication and teamwork skills are essential, as is the ability to build trust with the children in your care.

• A highly supportive school team focused on whole‑child development
• A dynamic curriculum shaped around pupils’ individual needs
• Chances to get involved in wider school life—from sports and enrichment to community projects

Contact: Sam Higham 0207 580 2956 | Ext: 1038.

Referral bonus: £50 in shopping vouchers if you refer a friend who is placed in the job.

Axcis is an equal opportunities employer and does not discriminate based on age, gender, disability, race or any other equal opportunities criteria. 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).

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. Axcis Education is an employment agency offering temporary supply work for daily, short-term and long‑term assignments in addition to permanent positions. 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.

Salary / Pay Rate will be dependent on your skills and experience.