Overview
Are you looking to make a real difference close to home? We're recruiting a full-time Teaching Assistant to work in partnership with a respected special school in Swindon known for its inclusive spirit, creativity and hands-on learning. The school is rated Good by Ofsted following its ungraded inspection in May 2024, where inspectors praised that pupils are happy, feel safe and respond well to adults using their zones of regulation to stay calm and respectful. The school motto is “Learning for Life,” offering a mix of academic, vocational and practical experiences—farm sessions, residential trips, travel training and a focus on communication and independence.
Role details
Full-time, term-time: 8:30 am – 3:30 pm, Monday to Friday. Starts ASAP, with potential to become permanent after an 18-week settling-in period. Salary: £13.70 per hour.
Who this is for
Graduates hoping to shine in a role that’s about heart as much as skill. Youth workers, sports coaches or support workers craving impact. Shared values: teamwork, inclusion, creativity, and building independence in young people. If you’re someone who cares deeply, has a positive outlook and is keen to help children flourish, we’d love to hear from you.
Responsibilities
* Support pupils in a special school setting, promoting inclusion and hands-on learning.
* Assist with behaviour and emotional regulation using zones of regulation to help pupils stay calm and respectful.
* Support with communication, independence and participation in activities, including farm sessions, residential trips and travel training.
* Contribute as part of a team to create a supportive learning environment.
* Follow safeguarding procedures and comply with DBS checks and other mandatory compliance checks.
Qualifications / Requirements
* Empathy, patience and enthusiasm; a positive outlook and keenness to help children flourish.
* Ability to work with vulnerable young learners; experience not required but helpful.
* Willingness to attend a face-to-face interview with Axcis.
Other information
Salary / Pay Rate will be dependent on your skills and experience.
Equal opportunities and safeguarding
Axcis is an equal opportunities employer and does not discriminate based on age, gender, disability, race or 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. 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 DfE guidelines. If the position 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, 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 to demonstrate your suitability. Salary is dependent on your skills and experience. View the disclaimer.
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