1:1 Teaching Assistant Location: Yetminster, Dorset Pay: £14.25 – £15.10 per hour (depending on experience) Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30am – 3:30pm Start Date: September Are you passionate about supporting children with additional needs and helping them achieve their full potential? A friendly and inclusive primary school in Yetminster is seeking a dedicated and compassionate 1:1 Teaching Assistant to join its supportive team. This rewarding role offers the opportunity to make a meaningful difference to a pupil's educational journey while contributing to a positive and nurturing school environment. The Role As a 1:1 Teaching Assistant, you will work closely with a pupil with Special Educational Needs (SEN), providing tailored support to help them access learning, build confidence, and thrive both academically and socially. Working alongside the class teacher and SENCo, you will play a key role in promoting inclusion and supporting the pupil's individual learning and development goals. Key Responsibilities • Provide dedicated 1:1 support to a pupil with SEN, adapting activities and approaches to meet their individual needs. • Work under the guidance of the class teacher to deliver high-quality learning support. • Encourage engagement, independence, and participation in classroom activities. • Foster a safe, nurturing, and inclusive learning environment. • Support the development of social, emotional, and communication skills. • Assist with behaviour management strategies, ensuring consistency and positive outcomes. • Help prepare learning resources and support classroom organisation. • Monitor and record pupil progress, providing feedback to the class teacher and SENCo. • Contribute to the implementation and review of individual support plans and learning targets. • Participate in staff meetings, training, and professional development opportunities. We are seeking someone who is patient, resilient, and committed to helping children succeed. The ideal candidate will: • Have previous experience working as a Teaching Assistant or supporting children with SEN. • Demonstrate a nurturing and adaptable approach to supporting learning and wellbeing. • Be able to build positive and trusting relationships with children, staff, and parents. • Possess strong communication and interpersonal skills. • Work effectively both independently and as part of a team. • Be committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. • Hold a Level 2 or Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification (desirable but not essential). What We Offer • A welcoming and supportive school community. • A dedicated leadership team that values staff wellbeing and development. • Opportunities for ongoing training and professional development. • A rewarding role where you can make a genuine impact on a child's education and confidence. • Ongoing support from Axcis Education throughout your placement. This is an excellent opportunity for a caring and motivated individual who is passionate about supporting children with additional needs and helping them flourish within a mainstream primary school setting. If you are ready to make a real difference every day, we would love to hear from you. INDDEV <br/><br />If you are interested, then please click on the apply button and contact Sarah Guest on 0139 294 9022 l Ext: 6010.<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;50 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. 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 />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.</em><br /><br /><em>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> Sarah Guest&nbsp;</strong><br /><br /><strong><span style="color:#e0004d;">Telephone: </span> 0139 294 9022 l Ext: 6010</strong></strong>