SEN Teaching Assistant

Axcis Education Recruitment; Thornbury; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Axcis Education Recruitment is seeking a caring SEN Teaching Assistant to support pupils aged 5 to 16 with autism and learning disabilities at a specialist school in Thornbury. This full-time, Monday to Friday role starts in September and runs 8:30am to 3:30pm.

After a 16-week settling-in period, the position becomes permanent. The school is described by Ofsted as outstanding with a personalised curriculum and a calm, nurturing environment where every child can reach their potential.

Qualifications

• Patience and resilience in daily classroom support.
• Experience in schools is welcome but not essential.
• Willingness to undergo DBS checks.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils aged 5 to 16 with autism and learning disabilities.

Skills

Patience

Resilience

Enthusiasm for SEN

Job description

SEN Teaching Assistant SEN Teaching Assistant | Thornbury | Full Time | September Start | £14.25 per hour

Looking for a rewarding Teaching Assistant role where you can make a real difference every day? Axcis Education is recruiting a caring and enthusiastic SEN Teaching Assistant to support pupils aged 5 to 16 with autism and learning disabilities at a specialist school in Thornbury. This is a full-time position, Monday to Friday, 8:30am to 3:30pm, starting in September. Following a successful 16-week settling-in period, the role will become permanent. You'll be joining an Outstanding specialist school praised by Ofsted for its ambitious, personalised curriculum, exceptional relationships between staff and pupils, and calm, nurturing environment where every child is encouraged to achieve their full potential. Inspectors highlighted pupils' excellent behaviour, strong communication development and the school's commitment to preparing young people for life beyond education.

We're looking for someone with patience, resilience and a genuine passion for supporting children with additional needs. Previous school experience is welcome but not essential. Whether you've worked as a Support Worker, Youth Worker, Sports Coach, Care Worker or you're looking to start a career as a Teaching Assistant, your personality and values are what matter most.

What you’ll receive

• £14.25 per hour
• Full-time, term-time hours
• September start
• Permanent role after 16 weeks
• Ongoing support from your dedicated Axcis consultant
• Valuable experience in an outstanding specialist school
• The opportunity to make a lasting difference to the lives of young people

If you're looking for a Teaching Assistant job in Thornbury and want to build a rewarding career supporting children with special educational needs, we'd love to hear from you.

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.

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.