Axcis Education are seeking a full-time specialist teaching assistant, to work at a special school in Exeter. The successful candidate will be assisting the Teacher as well as supporting pupils with special educational needs throughout the school day. As a SEND teaching assistant, you will be responsible for the social, emotional, educational and general wellbeing of the children. You must also have good initiative and thrive in a fast-paced environment. ROLE: - Supporting the class teacher with resourcing the lesson -Assisting children in class with their educational understanding. -Assisting children in class with their social and emotional needs -Working in sensory rooms, outdoor learning, messy play activities -Managing behaviour and de-escalating challenging situations -Safeguarding all children in your care -Moving across the school to various lessons, as well as assisting break and lunch duties. -Covering other SEND teaching assistants who may be off THE IDEAL CANDIDATE MUST BE: -Someone who can build relationships with children -Be resilient and understand clear boundaries -Be active, positive with a can do attitude -Willingness to support the team across the school -Have experience in SEND BENEFITS -Located in Exeter -Bus routes, train routes and parking accessible -Working Monday to Friday 8:30 - 3:30, NO WEEKEND WORK -Temporary contract with the potential of a permanent contract -Salary paying £90 per day, 6.5 hour days -Online training available to build experience on CV -Could lead to a career in SEND COMPANY -You will be working in a well known SEND school in Exeter -The team are considerate, good listeners and support you throughout your work journey -A personal consultant to guide and prepare you in your SEND teaching assistant career -A rewarding job role seeing the benefits of your contribution everyday -Opportunities in both primary and secondary education Apply now INDDEV
If you are interested, then please click on the apply button and contact Kirsty Chisholm on 01392 949 022 | Ext: 6002.
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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.
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