Axcis Education are pleased to be working with a lovely special school in (Location) who are looking for a dedicated and compassionate learning support assistant to join their primary team. This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Teaching Assistant or Learning Support Assistant who is passionate about supporting children with additional needs and helping them reach their full potential. As a learning support assistant, you will work closely with pupils and the wider school team to provide high-quality, individualised support. You will help pupils engage with their learning, develop their confidence and make progress both academically and socially. The successful candidate will: • Have previous experience working with children in a school or similar setting. • Have experience supporting children with additional needs. • Have a good understanding and practical experience of phonics. • Be confident providing one-to-one and small-group support. • Be patient, nurturing and adaptable in your approach. • Have excellent communication and teamwork skills. • Be committed to creating a positive and inclusive learning environment. Requirements: • Child and Adult DBS registered on the Update Service – essential. • Previous experience working with children. • Experience using phonics – essential. • A genuine passion for supporting children with additional needs. • Relevant qualifications and/or experience in education are desirable. Location: WA4 Daily Rate: £93–£96 per day Agency: Axcis Education If you’re looking for a supply agency that offers regular opportunities to work in special schools and/or alternative provisions, then Axcis Education is the recruitment agency for you. We specialise in supporting education professionals to find rewarding roles within specialist settings and work with schools across the UK to provide high-quality staff.<br/><br />If you are interested, then please click on the apply button and contact Jessica Tierney on 0151 459 9299 | Ext: 3029.<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> Jessica Tierney&nbsp;</strong><br /><br /><strong><span style="color:#e0004d;">Telephone: </span> 0151 459 9299 | Ext: 3029</strong></strong>