SEND Teaching Assistant

Axcis Education Recruitment; West of England; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Axcis Education Recruitment is seeking a caring SEND Teaching Assistant to support students aged 5 to 16 at a specialist setting in Olveston, South Gloucestershire. The role runs full-time, Monday to Friday, 8:30am–3:30pm, with an immediate start and a permanent position after a 16-week settling-in period.

You don’t necessarily need SEND experience; we value the right personality, motivation and resilience.

Qualifications

• Experience with SEND is not strictly required; the right personality, values and motivation are important.
• Patience, compassion, resilience and a genuine desire to help vulnerable young people learn and enjoy school.

Responsibilities

• Support students aged 5 to 16 with PMLD, autism and physical disabilities.
• Assist with learning activities and therapy-led interventions as part of a multidisciplinary team.

Skills

SEND Teaching Assistant

PMLD

Autism

Physical disabilities

Job description

Olveston, South Gloucestershire £14.25 per hour Full-time, Monday to Friday, 8:30am to 3:30pm Immediate start | Permanent after an initial 16-week settling-in period

Are you looking for a rewarding Teaching Assistant role where you can make a genuine difference to the lives of children and young people? Axcis Education is looking for a caring, patient and motivated SEND Teaching Assistant to support students aged 5 to 16 with PMLD, autism and physical disabilities at a specialist setting in Olveston.

This role could be ideal for someone with experience as a:

• Youth Worker
• Sports Coach
• Support Worker
• Care Worker
• Activity Leader
• Teaching Assistant

However, previous SEND experience is not the most important thing. We are looking for the right personality, values and motivation. If you are patient, compassionate, resilient and genuinely want to help vulnerable young people learn, develop and enjoy school, we would love to hear from you.

About the setting

This is a unique specialist learning environment designed around the individual needs of its pupils. The provision includes specialist facilities such as a hydrotherapy pool, sensory rooms and sensory diet areas, alongside a holistic curriculum supporting students' education, development and wellbeing. Students also benefit from working alongside therapists and other professionals, creating a genuinely collaborative approach to learning and support.

As a new setting, it has not yet received an Ofsted inspection. Its development and quality are being monitored through trust leadership, an independent school improvement adviser and a DfE-commissioned education expert.

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.

Contact: James Mochan

Telephone: [phone]

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