Axcis Education are working with a special school situated outside of Plymouth who are seeking teaching assistants to support pupils on a 1-1 basis. Working hours will be 8.30 – 3.30, term time only. Children who attend the school usually find it difficult to understand, learn and remember new skills and have trouble adapting their skills to daily life. Difficulties may be further compounded by emotional and behavioural issues, difficulties with communication, or within a diagnosed condition such as autism. The school have pupils aged 4 – 16 in attendance and are recruiting for support across all age groups. The school have in place a curriculum which is broken down into small steps with plenty of repetition, reinforcement and encouragement. The curriculum is adapted to encourage learning, independence, life skills and communication. Children benefit from a multi-sensory approach to their learning, adapted to take account of needs. To apply for this position you should have had experience supporting individuals with severe learning difficulties. You should be a flexible and adaptable person with a can-do attitude and commitment to the children and the role. Relevant qualifications would be advantageous but are not essential.<br/><br />If you are interested, then please contact Verity Wendon on 01392 949 022 | Ext: 6004 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> Verity Wendon&nbsp;</strong><br /><br /><strong><span style="color:#e0004d;">Telephone: </span> 01392 949 022 | Ext: 6004</strong></strong>