Teaching Assistant (SEND)

Axcis Education Recruitment; Newbury; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 20,000; Full time

Job summary

Axcis Education Recruitment is seeking a compassionate SEND Teaching Assistant for a specialist school in Newbury. You will provide tailored one-to-one support to pupils with diverse needs inside and outside the classroom, helping with learning, social development and independence.

The role is full-time, Monday to Friday (8:30am–3:30pm) with a daily rate of £92.63. Experience with autism or complex needs is advantageous, and a willingness to learn is encouraged.

Qualifications

• Experience in a SEND setting, particularly with autism or complex needs, is advantageous.
• Candidates with a passion for working with children and a willingness to learn are encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

• Provide tailored one-to-one support inside and outside the classroom.
• Help pupils access learning, support emotional and social development, and encourage independence.
• It may be necessary to provide personal care as part of the school day.

Skills

SEND experience

Autism awareness

Patience

Willingness to learn

Job description

About the Role

A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a compassionate and enthusiastic SEND Teaching Assistant to join a specialist school in Newbury. The school supports children and young people with a range of additional needs, including pupils with autism, and is looking for someone who is committed to helping every child reach their potential. Working as part of a dedicated school team, you will provide tailored one-to-one support both inside and outside the classroom. Your role will involve helping pupils access their learning, supporting their emotional and social development and encouraging independence and confidence. There may also be occasions where you are required to provide personal care, so a willingness to support pupils with all aspects of their school day is essential. This role would suit someone who is naturally patient, calm and nurturing, with the ability to build trusting relationships with children who may require additional support. Experience within a SEND setting, particularly with autism or complex needs, would be advantageous, although candidates with a strong passion for working with children and a willingness to learn are encouraged to apply. The position is full-time, Monday to Friday, from 8:30am until 3:30pm, with a daily rate of £92.63. The school is based in Newbury and is accessible by public transport, although driving may be beneficial depending on where you are travelling from. If you are looking for a rewarding position where no two days are the same and where your support can have a meaningful impact on a child’s education, wellbeing and development, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.

Key Responsibilities

• You will provide tailored one-to-one support both inside and outside the classroom.
• Your role will involve helping pupils access their learning, supporting their emotional and social development and encouraging independence and confidence.
• There may also be occasions where you are required to provide personal care, so a willingness to support pupils with all aspects of their school day is essential.

Requirements

• Experience within a SEND setting, particularly with autism or complex needs, would be advantageous, although candidates with a strong passion for working with children and a willingness to learn are encouraged to apply.

Contract and Pay

The position is full-time, Monday to Friday, from 8:30am until 3:30pm, with a daily rate of £92.63.

Agency Details

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.

Equality, Diversity and Safeguarding

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.