Location: Southampton Pay: £92 - £100 per day (depending on experience) Contract: Full-time and part-time positions, Term-Time Only Make a Real Difference Every Day Are you passionate about supporting children with SEND and want to be part of a nurturing, inclusive environment where every achievement is celebrated? We would love to hear from you. Axcis Education is proud to be recruiting a compassionate and dedicated SEND Teaching Assistant to support pupils at a specialist school in Southampton. This is a rewarding opportunity to work with children and young people with a range of complex needs, including physical disabilities, medical needs, autism, communication difficulties and learning disabilities. The Role As a SEND Teaching Assistant, you will: • Provide classroom and individual support to pupils with complex SEND. • Assist students with their learning, communication and social development. • Support children with personal care and mobility needs where required. • Work closely with teachers, therapists and other professionals. • Help create a safe, engaging and positive learning environment. • Encourage independence, confidence and emotional wellbeing. • Record progress and contribute to pupil reviews and support plans. Ideal Candidate We are looking for candidates who have: • Experience working with children or young people with SEND. • Knowledge of autism, physical disabilities, complex needs or communication difficulties. • A calm, patient and resilient approach. • Strong communication and teamwork skills. • A genuine passion for helping children reach their full potential. Desirable Experience • Teaching Assistant experience. • Care, support work or healthcare background. • Experience with personal care. • Makaton, PECS or AAC communication methods. • Moving and handling experience. What Axcis Offers • Competitive daily pay rates. • Dedicated SEND specialist consultant. • Access to free CPD and training courses. • Flexible and long-term opportunities. • Weekly pay. • Opportunity to secure a permanent school position. Apply Today If you are an empathetic and enthusiastic SEND Teaching Assistant looking for a fulfilling role supporting pupils with additional needs, apply now through Axcis Education. 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>