Job Title: Teaching Assistant Location: Frome Setting: All-through SEND School Hours: Full-time Monday to Friday Pay: £14.25 – £14.50 per hour Axcis Education is recruiting for a dedicated and enthusiastic Teaching Assistant to join a well-established all-through specialist SEND school in Frome. This is a full-time Monday to Friday role supporting pupils with a range of complex learning needs in a highly supportive and structured school environment. The school caters for children and young people with learning support needs, autism and complex needs, with a strong focus on communication, independence and personalised learning. This Teaching Assistant role is ideal for someone who is passionate about making a real difference to pupils who require tailored support to access education. What the Teaching Assistant role involves: • Working as a Teaching Assistant supporting pupils with a range of SEND needs across an all-through school • Providing 1:1 and small group support as a Teaching Assistant across a variety of subjects and activities • Supporting pupils to access learning and stay engaged throughout the school day as a Teaching Assistant • Assisting with routines transitions and consistency across the school day as a Teaching Assistant • Encouraging communication confidence and independence as a Teaching Assistant • Working closely with teachers and support staff as a Teaching Assistant to meet individual needs • Helping maintain a calm consistent and positive learning environment as a Teaching Assistant • Monitoring progress and feeding back observations as a Teaching Assistant What we are looking for in a Teaching Assistant: • Experience as a Teaching Assistant or in a SEND setting is desirable • A calm patient and consistent approach as a Teaching Assistant • Strong communication skills and ability to work well as part of a team as a Teaching Assistant • Confidence supporting pupils with a range of additional needs as a Teaching Assistant • A proactive flexible and supportive attitude as a Teaching Assistant • A genuine interest in supporting children and young people in education as a Teaching Assistant Apply today with Axcis Education to be considered for this Teaching Assistant role in Frome. INDDEV
If you are interested, then please click on the apply button and contact Grace O'Neill on 0139 294 9022 l Ext: 6009.
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This is a temporary position, unless stated otherwise.
Axcis is an equal opportunities employer and as such we do 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.