Full-Time Teaching Assistant – Specialist SEND School Location: St Austell Full-time | Monday–Friday | 8:30am–3:30pm £94–£98 per day Are you a caring and patient Teaching Assistant looking for a rewarding role supporting children and young people with SEND? We are currently recruiting for a full-time Teaching Assistant to join a specialist school near St Austell, supporting pupils with a range of additional and complex learning needs. The Role You will work as part of a supportive classroom team, helping pupils to get involved in learning and develop skills that will support them both in and outside of school. The role will involve: • Supporting pupils with their daily learning and activities • Providing individual and small-group support where needed • Helping pupils develop their communication and social skills • Encouraging greater confidence and independence • Supporting pupils with their individual learning and development needs • Helping pupils engage with practical and creative activities • Supporting pupils to take part in activities within the wider community • Building positive and trusting relationships with pupils • Working closely with teachers and other professionals involved in pupils' support • Providing a calm and consistent approach throughout the school day The school takes a very individual approach to supporting pupils, recognising that every child will have different strengths, interests and areas where they need additional help. The aim is to help pupils make progress at their own pace while developing the skills and confidence they need for their future. About You We're looking for someone who is: • Warm, caring and approachable • Patient and resilient • Comfortable working with pupils with complex needs • Able to build strong relationships • Calm and consistent in their approach • Happy working as part of a wider team • Genuinely passionate about helping young people progress Previous experience working with children or young people with SEND is essential. Experience within a specialist school or supporting pupils with complex learning needs would be particularly beneficial. Why Apply? This is a great opportunity to join a friendly specialist setting where pupils are supported as individuals. You'll be part of a team that places a strong emphasis on helping young people develop their communication, independence, confidence and ability to take part in the wider world. If you're looking for a full-time SEND role where you can build strong relationships with pupils and see the difference your support makes every day, we'd love to hear from you. INDDEV <br/><br />If you are interested, then please click on the apply button and contact Holly Smith on 01392 949022 | Ext: 6007.<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> Holly Smith&nbsp;</strong><br /><br /><strong><span style="color:#e0004d;">Telephone: </span> 01392 949022 | Ext: 6007</strong></strong>