SEND Teaching Assistant

Axcis Education; Southsea; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Axcis Education is hiring a SEND Teaching Assistant for a specialist school in Portsmouth. The role runs Monday to Friday, 8:30am to 3:30pm, initially temporary with potential to become permanent.

You will support children aged 5–16 with EHCPs, including autism and complex needs, helping them engage, communicate and gain independence. Candidates with SEND experience are preferred, but the right attitude and patience are welcomed.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting children or young people with SEND, autism or complex needs is advantageous.
• You should be compassionate, reliable and passionate about helping children overcome barriers.

Responsibilities

• Provide individual and small-group support to pupils.
• Help pupils engage with learning and develop communication and social skills.
• Support pupils with personal care where required.

Skills

Patience

Communication

Reliability

Compassion

Job description

Are you a caring, patient and enthusiastic individual looking for a rewarding role supporting children and young people with special educational needs? A specialist school in Portsmouth is looking for a committed SEND Teaching Assistant to join their team on a full-time, temporary-to-permanent basis. The school provides a supportive and nurturing environment for children and young people aged 5 to 16 who have Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs). Pupils have a range of needs, including autism, communication and interaction difficulties, as well as complex learning profiles. You will be part of a dedicated team working to ensure every pupil feels supported, valued and able to make progress. As a SEND Teaching Assistant, you will provide individual and small-group support, helping pupils engage with their learning, develop their communication and social skills, and build greater independence. The role will also involve supporting pupils with personal care, so it is important that you are comfortable carrying out these responsibilities sensitively and respectfully. The position is Monday to Friday, 8:30am to 3:30pm, offering excellent work-life balance alongside the opportunity to make a genuine difference every day. The role will initially be temporary, with the potential to become permanent for the right candidate. Experience working with children or young people with SEND, autism or complex needs would be advantageous, but the school is also keen to hear from individuals who have the right attitude, patience and willingness to learn. Above all, you should be compassionate, reliable and passionate about helping children overcome barriers and achieve their potential. If you are looking for a fulfilling opportunity within a specialist school and would enjoy being part of a supportive team where no two days are the same, this could be the perfect role for you.

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.

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