SEND Teaching Assistant - Newbury

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

Job summary

Axcis Education is seeking a compassionate and enthusiastic SEND Teaching Assistant to join a specialist school in Newbury. You will support learners across age ranges with SEND, assisting with learning, communication and day-to-day development.

The role includes personal care and requires confidence in those duties, working 8:30am–3:30pm, Monday to Friday, on a temporary basis. DBS and compliance checks are part of the process; training and safeguarding are integral.

Qualifications

• Must be suitably qualified for the position advertised.
• DBS check and other compliance checks required.

Responsibilities

• Support learning, communication and day-to-day development.
• Provide personal care as required.

Skills

Compassionate

Enthusiastic

SEND support

Job description

We are seeking a compassionate and enthusiastic SEND Teaching Assistant to work within a specialist school in Newbury. The school caters for pupils of all ages with a wide range of SEND, and the successful candidate will play an important role in supporting learning, communication and day-to-day development. The position also includes personal care, so confidence in supporting pupils with these needs is essential. Working hours are 8:30am–3:30pm, Monday to Friday, with a rate of £92.63 per day PAYE.

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.

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: Sam Higham

Telephone: [phone] | Ext: 1038