SEND Teaching Assistant

Axcis Education; Southampton; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 18,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive daily pay

Weekly pay

Free CPD and training

Long-term opportunities

Permanent position potential

Job summary

Axcis Education seeks a compassionate SEND Teaching Assistant to support pupils at a Southampton specialist school. You will assist with learning, communication and social development for children with a range of complex needs, including autism and physical disabilities.

Role involves working with teachers and therapists to create a nurturing, inclusive environment, with emphasis on independence and emotional wellbeing. DBS checks and compliance are required.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children or young people with SEND.
• Knowledge of autism and complex needs.
• Calm, patient and resilient approach.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Passion for helping children reach their potential.

Responsibilities

• Provide classroom and individual support to pupils with complex SEND.
• Assist pupils with learning, communication and social development.
• Support personal care and mobility needs when required.
• Collaborate with teachers, therapists and other professionals.
• Help create a safe, engaging and positive learning environment.
• Record progress and contribute to pupil reviews.

Skills

SEND experience

Calm and patient

Teamwork

Communication skills

Tools

Makaton

PECS

AAC

Job description

Location: Southampton

Pay: £92 - £100 per day (depending on experience)

Contract: Full-time and part-time positions, Term-Time Only

Make a Real Difference Every Day Are you passionate about supporting children with SEND and want to be part of a nurturing, inclusive environment where every achievement is celebrated? We would love to hear from you. Axcis Education is proud to be recruiting a compassionate and dedicated SEND Teaching Assistant to support pupils at a specialist school in Southampton. This is a rewarding opportunity to work with children and young people with a range of complex needs, including physical disabilities, medical needs, autism, communication difficulties and learning disabilities.

The Role

As a SEND Teaching Assistant, you will:

• Provide classroom and individual support to pupils with complex SEND.
• Assist students with their learning, communication and social development.
• Support children with personal care and mobility needs where required.
• Work closely with teachers, therapists and other professionals.
• Help create a safe, engaging and positive learning environment.
• Encourage independence, confidence and emotional wellbeing.
• Record progress and contribute to pupil reviews and support plans.

Ideal Candidate

We are looking for candidates who have:

• Experience working with children or young people with SEND.
• Knowledge of autism, physical disabilities, complex needs or communication difficulties.
• A calm, patient and resilient approach.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• A genuine passion for helping children reach their full potential.

Desirable Experience

• Teaching Assistant experience.
• Care, support work or healthcare background.
• Experience with personal care.
• Makaton, PECS or AAC communication methods.
• Moving and handling experience.

What Axcis Offers

• Competitive daily pay rates.
• Dedicated SEND specialist consultant.
• Access to free CPD and training courses.
• Flexible and long-term opportunities.
• Weekly pay.
• Opportunity to secure a permanent school position.

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.

Salary / Pay Rate will be dependent on your skills and experience.