Teaching Assistant

Axcis Education; Swindon, Rottingdean; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

Axcis Education in Swindon is seeking a qualified teaching assistant with SEN experience, particularly with ASD. The role is full-time, 8.30 to 3.30 during term time, in a large secondary inclusive school. You will support KS2 students with various SEN needs and may assist non-verbal pupils with PECS/BSL/Makaton.

Immediate start and potential for a permanent position. The school values a calm, adaptable approach and teamwork, with a DBS check expected.

Qualifications

• Experience working with students with SEN/SEND, ideally Autism (ASD).
• Calm and understanding approach; able to adapt learning to meet needs.
• Able to work in a small team as well as independently.

Responsibilities

• Support a range of KS2 students with SEN needs.
• Assist students with ASD and other needs in a large secondary inclusive school.
• Build and maintain rapport with students and contribute to a positive learning environment.

Skills

SEN experience

Autism awareness

Calm and understanding

Adaptability

Teamwork

Education

Qualified teaching assistant

Tools

PECS

BSL

Makaton

Job description

Teaching assistant TA Autism ASD Here at Axcis, we are looking for an SEN/ SEND teaching assistant job for a qualified teaching assistant with experience of working with ASD pupils. The role is full-time, 8.30 to 3.30 during term time, in a large secondary inclusive school in Swindon. They require a long term TA who has varied SEN experience to support a range of KS2 students. The school has a SEN resource provision and a large team of dedicated teaching and support staff who assist a range of needs including ASD, CLD, and challenging behaviour. Experience supporting SEN conditions would be beneficial alongside having a calm and understanding approach. Knowledge of PECS, BSL or Makaton would also be desirable as you may be required to support non verbal students. This role is to start ASAP and is an on-going role. It is a great opportunity to get your foot in the door of such a fantastic school, with potential to lead to a permanent position for the right candidate. INDSW

The ideal candidate will:

• have experience working with students with SEN/ SEND needs, ideally Autism.
• enjoy thinking on their feet and able to adapt the learning to meet the needs of the student
• be able to work in a small team as well as independently
• be able to build and maintain a strong rapport with a range of students

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: Emma Court

Telephone: [phone] | Ext: 2004