Description
Passionate About Supporting Secondary Pupils with SEMH.
Position: Pastoral Support Worker (Teaching Assistant)
Location: Secondary Schools – Salford & Greater Manchester
Type: Full-Time
Sector: SEMH
Pay: Subject to experience and qualifications
About the Role
Axcis Education is seeking dedicated and compassionate candidate to support pupils with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH). This would be a great opportunity for candidates that want to gain real hands on experience to support future roles working in rules such, Head of Year or Alternative Provision Manager
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 Schools
Our schools are specialist SEMH settings that create 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 challenging behaviour
-Hold a current Team Teach or equivalent de-escalation qualification (or be willing to 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?
Benefits of working with Axcis:
• Discounts on Highstreet brands such as Boohoo, Apple and E.E through our PAYE partner
• Axcis offers excellent training opportunities for all Teaching Assistants , including CPD training sessions on Autism Awareness, Team Teach, Behaviour Management and Non-verbal Communication, to name but a few.
• Many of our consultants are ex-teachers or support staff with SEND experience, giving Axcis unparalleled knowledge of the sector.
• At Axcis you will have a professional consultant who will be your personal point of contact throughout your time working for us. Providing support advice and guidance on your role and suggestions for professional development.
• We offer a fantastic refer a friend scheme and competitive rates of pay.
Position: Pastoral Support Worker (Teaching Assistant)
Location: Secondary Schools – Salford & Greater Manchester
Type: Full-Time
Sector: SEMH
Pay: Subject to experience and qualifications
About the Role
Axcis Education is seeking dedicated and compassionate candidate to support pupils with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH). This would be a great opportunity for candidates that want to gain real hands on experience to support future roles working in rules such, Head of Year or Alternative Provision Manager
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 Schools
Our schools are specialist SEMH settings that create 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 challenging behaviour
-Hold a current Team Teach or equivalent de-escalation qualification (or be willing to 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?
Benefits of working with Axcis:
• Discounts on Highstreet brands such as Boohoo, Apple and E.E through our PAYE partner
• Axcis offers excellent training opportunities for all Teaching Assistants , including CPD training sessions on Autism Awareness, Team Teach, Behaviour Management and Non-verbal Communication, to name but a few.
• Many of our consultants are ex-teachers or support staff with SEND experience, giving Axcis unparalleled knowledge of the sector.
• At Axcis you will have a professional consultant who will be your personal point of contact throughout your time working for us. Providing support advice and guidance on your role and suggestions for professional development.
• We offer a fantastic refer a friend scheme and competitive rates of pay.