SEND TA - Inspire learning in a specialist setting (Mon–Fri)

Axcis Education Recruitment; Taunton; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Axcis Education Recruitment in Taunton is seeking enthusiastic Teaching Assistants to support children and young people aged 4–19 with SEND at a specialist school in Taunton. This is an excellent chance to gain SEND experience or translate care, childcare or youth-work skills into a school setting.

You will provide one-to-one and small-group support in lessons, help pupils access learning through practical activities, and use visual timetables and other communication methods to support

Qualifications

• You don't need to have prior experience in a special school.
• Experience with SEND, autism, learning difficulties, behaviour support, care, childcare, youth work, sports or education is beneficial but transferable.
• Most importantly, you should be confident working as part of a team, willing to learn and able to remain calm and positive when supporting pupils with different needs.

Responsibilities

• Provide one-to-one and small-group support in lessons
• Help pupils engage with learning through practical and accessible activities
• Support communication, social skills and independence
• Use strategies such as visual timetables, symbols and other communication methods
• Help pupils manage sensory or emotional needs and remain engaged in the school day
• Encourage positive behaviour and build trusting relationships
• Support pupils during lessons, breaktimes, lunchtime and wider school activities
• Celebrate progress and help pupils develop confidence and independence

Skills

Team player

Calm under pressure

Willing to learn

Communication

Job description

Axcis Education Recruitment in Taunton is seeking enthusiastic Teaching Assistants to support children and young people aged 4–19 with SEND at a specialist school in Taunton. This is an excellent chance to gain SEND experience or translate care, childcare or youth-work skills into a school setting.

You will provide one-to-one and small-group support in lessons, help pupils access learning through practical activities, and use visual timetables and other communication methods to support