Teaching Assistant

Axcis Education; St. Clement; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 18,000; Full time

Job summary

Axcis Education in Truro is recruiting a caring Teaching Assistant to support secondary pupils with SEND in a specialist setting. This full-time role focuses on building positive relationships and supporting learning and personal development.

You will work closely with teachers, provide one-to-one and small-group support, encourage confidence and social skills, and help manage behaviour. DBS is required, and compliance checks will be carried out in line with guidelines.

Qualifications

• Caring and patient approach to learners.
• Experience with children or young people with SEND is essential.
• Willingness to learn and adapt to individual pupil needs.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils with their learning and development.
• Provide one-to-one and small-group support.
• Help pupils develop confidence, independence and social skills.
• Encourage positive behaviour and engagement.
• Support pupils with SEND and individual needs.
• Build strong, trusting relationships with pupils.
• Work as part of a supportive and experienced team.

Skills

Caring

Patience

Enthusiastic

SEND experience

Job description

Are you a caring, patient and enthusiastic Teaching Assistant looking for a rewarding full-time role? We are currently recruiting for a Teaching Assistant to join a specialist school in Truro, supporting secondary-aged pupils with a range of additional and complex learning needs. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who enjoys building positive relationships with young people and helping them develop both academically and personally.

The Role

As a Teaching Assistant, you will work closely with teachers and the wider support team to help pupils get the most from their education.

• Supporting pupils with their learning and development
• Providing one-to-one and small-group support where needed
• Helping pupils to develop confidence, independence and social skills
• Encouraging positive behaviour and engagement
• Supporting pupils with a range of SEND and individual needs
• Building strong, trusting relationships with pupils
• Working as part of a supportive and experienced team

About You

We are looking for someone who is patient, nurturing and resilient, with a genuine desire to make a difference to young people's lives.

Previous experience working with children or young people with SEND is essential, ideally within a school or specialist setting. Experience supporting pupils with complex learning needs would be particularly beneficial. You don't need to have all the answers - we're looking for someone who is willing to learn, gets to know each pupil as an individual and is committed to helping them succeed.

Why Apply

• Full-time, consistent Monday-Friday hours
• Opportunity to work in a specialist SEND setting
• Supportive and experienced staff team
• Rewarding role where you can make a genuine difference
• Opportunity to develop your SEND experience and skills
• Excellent opportunity for those looking to build a career in specialist education

Location and Working Conditions

Location: Truro Full-time | Monday-Friday | 8:30am-3:30pm £94-£98 per day

Employment Details

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

Contact: Holly Smith

Telephone: [phone] | Ext: 6007