Teaching Assistant

Mental Health Support Worker / SEN Teaching Assistant (KS2)

Location:

Warrington
Organisation:
Axcis Education
Setting: SEN School – Key Stage 2
Position Type:
Full‑Time – Long‑Term

Start Date:

Late February / Early March 2026

Hours:

Monday to Friday, 8:30am – 3:30pm

• Provide 1:1 and small‑group support for pupils with SEN, SEMH and mental health needs.
• Create a safe, nurturing and structured environment that supports emotional regulation and positive behaviour.
• Support pupils’ social, emotional and academic development through targeted and therapeutic interventions.
• Assist with the delivery and review of individual support plans and IEPs.
• Work closely with teachers, SENCOs, parents and external professionals to ensure consistent and effective support.
• Monitor progress and maintain accurate records of interventions and outcomes.

• Experience working with children with SEN and/or mental health needs, ideally within a school or similar setting.
• Calm, patient, emotionally resilient and confident supporting pupils with additional needs.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills and can build trusting relationships.
• Understand behaviour management strategies, trauma‑informed practice or restorative approaches.
• Passionate about promoting inclusion, wellbeing and positive outcomes for children.

• Previous experience in a Mental Health Support Worker, SEN TA or similar role.
• Relevant qualifications in mental health support, counselling, youth work or SEN (desirable).
• Good understanding of policies and legislation relating to mental health and SEN in schools.
• Enhanced DBS on the update service or willingness to apply.

• Competitive hourly pay of £12.50 – £13.50 per hour.
• Opportunity to make a real and lasting impact in a specialist SEN setting.
• Support from Axcis Education, including guidance and professional development.
• A rewarding, long‑term role within a supportive and forward‑thinking school.

Apply Today – If you’re ready to start a rewarding role supporting KS2 pupils with SEN and mental health needs from late February / early March, we’d love to hear from you.

For more details, contact Joshua Halliday on  l Ext: 3019.

Axcis Education is an equal opportunities employer and as such we do not discriminate based on age, gender, disability, race or any other equal opportunities criteria.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All applicants 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.

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