Location: Barnstaple, Devon Pay: £14.25–£16.50 per hour depending on experience Hours: Full-time and part-time positions available 9am -3:30pm Make a difference every day! Are you a caring, patient and enthusiastic individual who is passionate about supporting children and young people with additional needs? Axcis Education is currently recruiting dedicated and motivated SEND Teaching Assistants to work at a Special School in Barnstaple. We have both full-time and part-time opportunities available for individuals who want to make a genuine difference to the lives of pupils with complex needs. The Role You will be supporting pupils with a range of complex special educational needs and disabilities, helping them to access learning, develop independence and reach their full potential. The role will involve: • Providing dedicated 1:1 and small-group support where required. • Supporting pupils with complex needs, including their learning, communication and personal development. • Creating a positive, safe and nurturing learning environment. • Supporting pupils with their emotional, social and behavioural needs. • Working closely with teachers and other professionals to ensure every pupil receives the support they need. • Encouraging independence, confidence and engagement in school activities. What We're Looking For We are keen to hear from individuals who: • Have previous experience supporting children or young people with SEND or complex needs. • Have a patient, caring and positive approach. • Are reliable, enthusiastic and willing to get stuck in. • Have a flexible attitude and a genuine desire to make a difference. • Can build positive relationships with pupils and staff. • Are confident working as part of a supportive team. Above all, we're looking for someone with the right attitude, compassion and willingness to learn. A positive approach and a genuine passion for supporting children are essential! What's on Offer? • Competitive pay of £14.25–£16.50 per hour. • Full-time and part-time opportunities. • The opportunity to make a real difference in a specialist school setting. • Support from a dedicated Axcis Education consultant. • Valuable experience working within a specialist SEND environment. • The opportunity to develop your skills and experience within education. Interested? If you have experience supporting pupils with complex needs and are looking for a rewarding opportunity where no two days are the same, we'd love to hear from you INDDEV<br/><br />If you are interested, then please click on the apply button and contact Amy Evans on 0139 294 9022 l Ext: 6003.<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> Amy Evans&nbsp;</strong><br /><br /><strong><span style="color:#e0004d;">Telephone: </span> 0139 294 9022 l Ext: 6003</strong></strong>