Teaching Assistant - Special Needs

Axcis Education Recruitment; Tewkesbury; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A community-focused education provider in Tewkesbury is seeking dedicated Support Workers to assist students with special educational needs. This rewarding role offers sociable hours, Monday to Friday, with the potential for permanent placement. Applicants must have a caring background and a genuine passion for supporting children with diverse needs, and an enhanced DBS check is required. Excellent resources including a hydrotherapy pool are available at the school, enhancing the support environment.

Benefits

Potential for permanent placement

Access to exceptional resources

Qualifications

• Background in care or SEND support is essential.
• Genuine passion for working with children and young adults.
• Enhanced DBS check required before starting.

Responsibilities

• Provide one-to-one and classroom-based support to students with SEND needs.
• Assist students requiring personal care in a respectful manner.
• Collaborate with teachers and therapists to create an inclusive environment.
• Foster a safe and engaging environment tailored to each student's needs.
• Adapt to various classroom settings as needs arise.

Skills

Working with individuals with learning disabilities

Compassionate and resilient

Reliable and adaptable

Education

Experience in care or SEND support

Job description

Location: Tewkesbury, GL20 Hours: Full-time and Part-time roles available, 8:30 am - 3:30 pm, Monday to Friday Pay: £89 per day Contract: Temporary with the potential to go permanent Purpose: Are you a carer, parent or someone seeking a change and keen to transition into education? Do you want more sociable hours and a better work-life balance while making a meaningful difference? If so, this rewarding opportunity could be ideal for you! Axcis is collaborating with a specialist SEND school in Tewksbury to recruit dedicated Support Workers to assist students for the remainder of the academic year. The role involves both one-to-one classroom support and general class assistance for learners with complex needs, profound and multiple learning difficulties (PMLD) and those requiring personal care. This highly regarded school is a cornerstone of the local community, supported by the local authority, and offers exceptional resources, including a hydrotherapy pool, sensory garden, and access to therapies such as music, art, massage, physiotherapy, occupational therapy, and speech and language therapy.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide one-to-one and classroom-based support to students with SEND needs.
• Assist students requiring personal care in a respectful and compassionate manner.
• Collaborate with teachers, therapists, and other professionals to create an inclusive learning environment.
• Foster a safe, supportive, and engaging environment tailored to each student’s individual needs.
• Adapt to various classroom settings and respond effectively to dynamic needs as they arise.

We are looking for individuals who are

• Experienced in working with individuals with learning disabilities or from a care background.
• Compassionate, resilient, and committed to supporting students with diverse and complex needs.
• Reliable, hardworking, and adaptable, with a positive attitude toward learning and development.

Qualifications & Requirements

• A background in care or SEND support is essential.
• A genuine passion for working with children and young adults.
• Enhanced DBS check (required before starting the role).

Additional Information

• Pay: £89 per day.
• Hours: 8:30 am - 3:30 pm, Monday to Friday.
• Contract: Temporary with a view to becoming permanent for the right candidate.

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If you are interested, then please click on the apply button and contact Mia Green on 0117 472 2400 | Ext: 2013.

If you are not interested in this role but know someone else who might be, don't forget that we offer £50 in shopping vouchers if you refer a friend to us and we place them in the job. For more details, contact your local Axcis office.

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: Mia Green

Telephone: [phone] | Ext: 2013