Teaching Assistant

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

Benefits offered by this job

£50 referral bonus for successful placements

Job summary

A leading educational staffing agency is seeking a Special Needs Teaching Assistant for a full-time position at a special needs school in England. This role involves supporting students primarily diagnosed with autism, as well as those with complex needs. The ideal candidate will have experience in child care settings, particularly with autism, and possess attributes such as patience and empathy. The position offers exposure to a supportive team environment and the opportunity for long-term placement.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children in youth or care settings.
• Enhanced DBS on the update service or willingness to apply.
• Ability to follow instructions from teachers or senior leadership

Responsibilities

• Support students diagnosed with autism and those with complex needs.
• Adhere to instructions from teachers or senior leadership.
• Maintain a safe, supportive learning environment and follow safeguarding procedures

Skills

Experience with children, particularly with autism

Patience

Empathy

Adaptability

Ability to follow instructions

Job description

Special Needs Teaching Assistant

Axcis Education is seeking a special needs teaching assistant for a full-time, long-term role at a special needs school in Wiltshire.

Schedule: 8:30 – 3:30, Monday to Friday, term time only. This role starts ASAP and will run for the remainder of the school year, with the potential to become permanent.

The school specializes primarily in supporting students diagnosed with autism, though it also accommodates students with complex needs and ADHD. The environment is a converted manor house, and the team is known for strong retention.

The ideal candidate will have experience working with children in settings such as youth centres or care centres, especially those with autism. Core qualities include patience, empathy, understanding, adaptability, and the ability to follow instructions from teachers or senior leadership.

Applicants must hold an enhanced DBS on the update service, or be willing to apply as part of the application process.

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Interested? Click the apply button or contact Emma Court at 0117 4722400 | Ext 2004.

If you know someone who might be a good fit, we offer £50 in shopping vouchers for a referral that results in a placement. For details, contact your local Axcis office.

We are an equal opportunities employer. We do not discriminate on age, gender, disability, race, or any other equal opportunities criteria.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. As such, all staff and volunteers are required to provide an up-to-date DBS, or allow Axcis to process one on your behalf, along with other mandatory compliance checks in line with DfE guidelines.

If the position involves working with children or vulnerable adults, it is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974.

Axcis Education is a temporary staffing agency offering daily, short-term, long-term, and permanent roles.

Applicants must be suitably qualified, be prepared to attend an in-person interview, and demonstrate suitability.

Salary will depend on skills and experience.

Contact: Emma Court
Telephone: [phone] | Ext 2004