Autism Support Teaching Assistant

Axcis Education; Taunton; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 20,000; Full time

Job summary

Axcis Education is seeking a dedicated Teaching Assistant to join a specialist school in Taunton. You will support pupils with a range of complex learning needs, providing 1:1 and small-group assistance, and helping children engage with learning in a safe environment.

The successful candidate will be patient, resilient and able to build positive relationships with pupils, teachers and staff. DBS checks and safeguarding compliance are required for this role.

Qualifications

• Patient, compassionate and genuinely enjoys working with children.
• Confident supporting pupils with challenging or unpredictable behaviour.
• Able to build positive, trusting relationships with pupils.
• Resilient, adaptable and willing to get involved.
• Has previous experience working with children, young people or individuals with additional needs.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 and small-group support to pupils.
• Assist with classroom activities to engage learning.
• Help pupils develop confidence, communication and independence.
• Collaborate with teachers and staff to support pupils with additional needs.
• Maintain a safe and supportive learning environment.

Skills

Patience

Compassion

Adaptability

Communication

Relationship-building

Job description

Location: Taunton Pay: £92 – £109 per day Type: Full-time

Are you passionate about supporting children and young people with additional needs? We are looking for a caring and resilient Teaching Assistant to join a welcoming specialist school, supporting pupils with a range of complex learning needs. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who wants to make a genuine difference to pupils' day-to-day lives while developing their experience within a specialist educational setting.

The role: As a Teaching Assistant, you will work closely with teachers and other support staff to help pupils engage with learning, develop their independence and feel safe and supported at school. You may be supporting pupils with:

• Autism and communication needs
• Complex learning difficulties
• Social, emotional and behavioural needs
• Physical or sensory needs

The role will involve providing 1:1 and small-group support, assisting with classroom activities and helping pupils develop their confidence, communication and independence.

We're looking for someone who:

• Is patient, compassionate and genuinely enjoys working with children
• Is confident supporting pupils who may present with challenging or unpredictable behaviour
• Can build positive, trusting relationships with pupils
• Is resilient, adaptable and willing to get involved
• Has previous experience working with children, young people or individuals with additional needs - although relevant transferable experience will also be considered

Contact Sancha Clark on 0117 472 2400 l Ext: 2016.

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.

This is a temporary position, unless stated otherwise.