SEND Teaching Assistant

Axcis Education; Penzance; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 19,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Immediate start

Permanent position potential

Ongoing consultant support

Job summary

Axcis Education in Penzance is seeking a dedicated SEND Teaching Assistant to join a specialist school. You will support pupils with moderate to complex learning difficulties, helping them learn, grow and reach their potential. Immediate start with a view to permanent for the right candidate.

This full-time role offers daily pay of £95–£100 depending on experience, with a chance to secure a permanent position and ongoing professional support from an assigned SEND education consultant.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children or young people with SEND is desirable.
• A patient, caring and flexible approach.
• Confidence supporting pupils with moderate to complex learning difficulties.
• The ability to build positive relationships and provide consistent support.
• A genuine passion for making a difference.

Job description

Location: Penzance, Cornwall Pay: £95–£100 per day, depending on experience Start Date: ASAP Contract: Full-time, with the potential to become permanent

The Role

We are currently recruiting for a full-time SEND Teaching Assistant to join a specialist school in Penzance, supporting pupils with moderate to complex learning difficulties. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who is passionate about supporting children and young people with additional needs and helping them develop, learn and reach their full potential. The role is available for an immediate start, with the opportunity for a permanent position for the right candidate.

What we're looking for

• Experience working with children or young people with SEND is desirable.
• A patient, caring and flexible approach.
• Confidence supporting pupils with moderate to complex learning difficulties.
• The ability to build positive relationships and provide consistent support.
• A genuine passion for making a difference.

What's on offer

• Full-time, ongoing work.
• £95–£100 per day, depending on experience.
• Opportunity to secure a permanent position.
• Support from a dedicated SEND education consultant.
• Immediate start available.

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.