Location: Islington Salary: £93.48 upwards per day Start date: ASAP Full time Are you passionate about education and supporting students with diverse needs? A modern and vibrant special needs school in the heart of Islington is currently seeking a dedicated teaching assistant with experience in coping with seizures to join their team. This role offers the opportunity to make a significant difference in the lives of students while working in a lovely and diverse school. Responsibilities: -Supporting Students: Provide one-to-one assistance to students who experience seizures, ensuring their safety and well-being during episodes. -Emergency Response: Possess the ability to recognise the signs of an impending seizure and respond swiftly and appropriately to prevent injury. -Implementing Safety Measures: Ensure that the classroom environment is safe and free of potential hazards that could exacerbate seizures, such as sharp objects or flashing lights. -Building Rapport: Build positive relationships with students, families, and colleagues to create a supportive and inclusive school community. Qualifications: -Previous experience working as a teaching assistant or in a similar role, preferably in an educational setting. -Certification in First Aid and CPR is highly desirable. -Knowledge of epilepsy management techniques and seizure first aid protocols. -Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with students, parents, and colleagues. -Empathy, patience, and a genuine passion for supporting students with diverse needs. Axcis Education is a specialist recruitment company for SEND that was established in July 2001, and is now recognised as the foremost supplier of quality SEND teaching and support staff in the UK INDLON <br/><br />If you are interested, then please contact Jessica Flowerdew on 0207 580 2956 | Ext: 1061 and click on the apply button.<br /><br />If you are not interested in this role but know someone else who might be, <strong>don&#39;t forget that we offer &pound;150 in shopping vouchers if you refer a friend to us and we place them in the job.</strong> For more details, contact your local Axcis office.<br /><br /><em>This is a temporary position, unless stated otherwise.</em><br /><br /><em>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.<br /><br />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.<br /><br />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).<br /><br />Axcis Education is an employment agency offering temporary supply work for daily, short-term and long-term assignments in addition to permanent positions.<br /><br />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.<br /><br />Salary / Pay Rate will be dependent on your skills and experience.</em><br /><br /><strong><span style="color:#e0004d;"><a href="/job-page-disclaimer">View the disclaimer</a></span></strong><br /><br /><strong><span style="color:#e0004d;"><strong>Contact: </strong></span><strong> Jessica Flowerdew&nbsp;</strong><br /><br /><strong><span style="color:#e0004d;">Telephone: </span> 0207 580 2956 | Ext: 1061</strong></strong>