Description
Passionate About Supporting Primary Pupils with SEMH & Communication Needs? Join Axcis Education!
Position: SEMH / ASD Specialist Teaching Assistant
Location: Primary Schools – Salford & Greater Manchester
Type: Full-Time / Part-Time
Sector: SEND / SEMH / ASD Support
About the Role
Axcis Education is seeking dedicated and compassionate Teaching Assistants to support pupils with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs and Autism (ASD) in mainstream and specialist primary schools across Salford and Greater Manchester.
You’ll play a vital role in supporting both academic and emotional development through a combination of 1:1 support, small group interventions, and in-class assistance. You’ll work closely with teachers, SENDCO and pastoral teams to help children feel safe, regulated and ready to learn.
Your Responsibilities Will Include:
- Providing 1:1 support for pupils with EHCPs
-Leading or supporting small group interventions focused on emotional literacy, social skills, and behaviour
-Zones of Regulation interventions
-Emotional Coaching
-Nurture Groups intervention
-Social Stories intervention
- Applying the "PACE approach" (Playfulness, Acceptance, Curiosity, Empathy)
-Assisting in the creation and review of Individual Behaviour Support Plans (IBSPs)
-Using de-escalation techniques (e.g., Team Teach, PBS, or Proactive Approaches+)
-Encouraging positive peer interactions and building social communication skills
-Promoting emotional regulation and resilience through consistency and structured routines
-Contributing to the development and review of Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs)
-Working collaboratively with class teachers, SENCOs and external professionals (e.g. Educational Psychologists, CAMHS)
About Our Partner Primary Schools
Our schools are dedicated to creating supportive, nurturing, and inclusive environments that prioritise emotional wellbeing alongside academic success. They value:
-Emotionally safe classrooms
-Whole-child approaches to teaching and learning
-Strong partnerships with families and external agencies
-Consistent, caring routines and trauma-informed practice
-A focus on positive relationships and child-led learning
-A broad range of pastoral and enrichment activities
We’re Looking for Candidates Who:
-Have 2+ years’ experience supporting children with ASD, SEMH or behaviour that challenges
-Hold a current Team Teach or equivalent de-escalation qualification (or be willing to re-train)
-Understand and apply trauma-informed strategies, including ACEs and emotional coaching
-Demonstrate a calm, patient and compassionate approach
-Can build strong, trusting relationships with children, staff and families
Why Work with Axcis?
-Access to CPD training: Autism Awareness, Emotional Coaching, Team Teach, Behaviour Support and more
-Support from consultants with first-hand SEND experience
-Ongoing career development and guidance
-Fantastic referral scheme and competitive pay rates
Pay Rate: £89-105 (dependent on experience)
Position: SEMH / ASD Specialist Teaching Assistant
Location: Primary Schools – Salford & Greater Manchester
Type: Full-Time / Part-Time
Sector: SEND / SEMH / ASD Support
About the Role
Axcis Education is seeking dedicated and compassionate Teaching Assistants to support pupils with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs and Autism (ASD) in mainstream and specialist primary schools across Salford and Greater Manchester.
You’ll play a vital role in supporting both academic and emotional development through a combination of 1:1 support, small group interventions, and in-class assistance. You’ll work closely with teachers, SENDCO and pastoral teams to help children feel safe, regulated and ready to learn.
Your Responsibilities Will Include:
- Providing 1:1 support for pupils with EHCPs
-Leading or supporting small group interventions focused on emotional literacy, social skills, and behaviour
-Zones of Regulation interventions
-Emotional Coaching
-Nurture Groups intervention
-Social Stories intervention
- Applying the "PACE approach" (Playfulness, Acceptance, Curiosity, Empathy)
-Assisting in the creation and review of Individual Behaviour Support Plans (IBSPs)
-Using de-escalation techniques (e.g., Team Teach, PBS, or Proactive Approaches+)
-Encouraging positive peer interactions and building social communication skills
-Promoting emotional regulation and resilience through consistency and structured routines
-Contributing to the development and review of Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs)
-Working collaboratively with class teachers, SENCOs and external professionals (e.g. Educational Psychologists, CAMHS)
About Our Partner Primary Schools
Our schools are dedicated to creating supportive, nurturing, and inclusive environments that prioritise emotional wellbeing alongside academic success. They value:
-Emotionally safe classrooms
-Whole-child approaches to teaching and learning
-Strong partnerships with families and external agencies
-Consistent, caring routines and trauma-informed practice
-A focus on positive relationships and child-led learning
-A broad range of pastoral and enrichment activities
We’re Looking for Candidates Who:
-Have 2+ years’ experience supporting children with ASD, SEMH or behaviour that challenges
-Hold a current Team Teach or equivalent de-escalation qualification (or be willing to re-train)
-Understand and apply trauma-informed strategies, including ACEs and emotional coaching
-Demonstrate a calm, patient and compassionate approach
-Can build strong, trusting relationships with children, staff and families
Why Work with Axcis?
-Access to CPD training: Autism Awareness, Emotional Coaching, Team Teach, Behaviour Support and more
-Support from consultants with first-hand SEND experience
-Ongoing career development and guidance
-Fantastic referral scheme and competitive pay rates
Pay Rate: £89-105 (dependent on experience)