SEND Teaching Assistant Location: Mainstream Secondary School, Dorchester Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30am – 3:30pm Pay: £89 – £95 per day Start Date: September Are you looking for a fresh new start this September? Are you passionate about making a difference to young people's lives? Are you bursting with enthusiasm and able to engage young minds in their education? If the answer is yes, we have a great opportunity for you. Axcis Education is recruiting on behalf of a large, reputable secondary school in Dorchester, Dorset. You’ll be joining a supportive and experienced team, with access to on-site training and ongoing professional development. The school is seeking a SEND Teaching Assistant to work either on a 1:1 basis or with small groups of pupils with special educational needs. Key responsibilities: • Provide support to help students stay focused, engaged, and on track with their learning • Collaborate with teachers to plan, prepare, and deliver tailored learning activities • Supporting students in both mainstream classes and within a small hub provision Encourage progress not only in academic areas but also in essential life skills such as communication, independence, self-care, and social interaction Candidate requirements: • A strong interest in supporting children and young people with additional needs • Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organisational skills • A flexible, proactive mindset and the ability to work effectively as part of a team • An understanding of autism and/or experience working with special educational needs (preferred but not essential) All successful applicants will be subject to an enhanced DBS check. If you're looking for a rewarding role where you can make a real impact, contact Sarah at Axcis on 01392 949022 for more information. <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>