Teaching Assistant (SEND)

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

Job summary

Axcis Education Recruitment is seeking an experienced SEND Teaching Assistant for an all-age special school in Slough from 5 October. This full-time role runs Monday to Friday with a daily rate of £92.63, supporting pupils with complex needs across ages and abilities.

You will work with teaching staff to help pupils access learning, develop communication and independence, manage sensory or behavioural needs, and participate in a range of activities in a safe, inclusive environment.

Qualifications

• Personal care experience is essential for this position.
• Experience in SEND settings is desirable, particularly with PMLD/SLD/ASD/ADHD/SEMH.

Responsibilities

• Provide hands-on support in the classroom and throughout the school day.
• Help pupils access learning and develop communication and independence.
• Manage sensory or behavioural needs and participate in a range of activities.
• Build positive relationships and create a safe, calm, inclusive environment.

Skills

Personal care experience

Patience

Communication with pupils

Reliability

Adaptability

Job description

Are you an experienced SEND Teaching Assistant looking for a rewarding full-time role where you can make a genuine difference every day? We are currently looking for a caring, resilient and committed SEND Teaching Assistant to join an all-age special school in Slough from 5th October.

This is a Monday to Friday role, offering £92.63 per day and the opportunity to work with pupils across a wide range of ages and additional needs.

The school provides a supportive and nurturing environment for children and young people with a variety of complex needs, including Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulties (PMLD), Severe Learning Difficulties (SLD), complex needs, Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), ADHD and Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs. No two days are likely to be the same, making this an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys variety and is passionate about helping pupils reach their potential.

As a SEND TA, you will provide hands-on support both in the classroom and throughout the school day. You will work closely with teaching staff to help pupils access learning, develop communication and independence, manage sensory or behavioural needs and take part in a range of activities. Building positive relationships with pupils will be at the heart of the role, while helping to create a safe, calm and inclusive environment. Personal care experience is essential for this position. You will be expected to confidently support pupils with their individual personal care needs, which may include toileting, changing, feeding and other aspects of daily care.

We are looking for someone who is patient, compassionate and confident when working with pupils with complex and additional needs. Previous experience in a SEND setting is highly desirable, particularly experience supporting pupils with PMLD, SLD, ASD, ADHD, SEMH or complex needs. Most importantly, you should be reliable, adaptable and genuinely passionate about supporting children and young people.

With a Monday to Friday schedule, a daily rate of £92.63 and a start date of 5th October, this is a fantastic opportunity for a dedicated SEND TA looking for a long-term role in a specialist school.

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