Are you a compassionate, adaptable, and resourceful individual? Do you want to help young minds reach their full potential? Are you looking to join an inclusive, creative, and nurturing environment? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you to join our team as a Special Educational Needs Teaching Assistant in Newquay schools and alternative settings. As a Special Needs Teaching Assistant, you will play a pivotal role in providing tailored support and assistance to students with special educational needs. Working closely with dedicated teaching staff, you will ensure that every child receives the individualised attention and care they require to thrive academically, socially, and emotionally. The schools we work with require experienced Teaching Assistants to support pupils in small groups and on a 1:1 basis from September 2024. This role will require your support Monday - Friday 8:30-3:30 (hours may vary slightly) term time only. Responsibilities: • Collaborate with the class teacher to plan and implement differentiated learning activities that cater to the specific requirements of students with SEN. • Provide one-on-one support to students, delivering targeted interventions and adapting teaching methods to suit individual learning styles. • Foster an inclusive and supportive learning environment where students feel valued, respected, and empowered. • Assist with personal care tasks, as required, ensuring the safety and well-being of students. • Use appropriate strategies to manage challenging behaviours and promote positive behaviours management techniques. • Collaborate with external professionals, such as speech therapists, occupational therapists, and educational psychologists, to ensure coordinated support for students. • Monitor and track student progress, documenting observations and providing feedback to the teaching staff and parents/guardians. • Support students in developing independent learning skills, social skills, and emotional well-being. Requirements: • Previous experience working with children with SEN setting is highly desirable but transferable experience is acceptable. • Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build positive relationships with students, parents/guardians, and colleagues. • Patience, empathy, and a genuine passion for supporting the educational needs of children with diverse needs. • Knowledge of various special educational needs and associated strategies. • Ability to work effectively as part of a team, collaborating with teachers, parents/guardians, and external professionals. Benefits • Competitive pay, paid weekly (based on experience) • A welcoming team that will make you feel supported throughout your role • A 'Recommend a Friend' bonus • A dedicated, professional and friendly consultant Does this sound like you? Then you could be the Special Needs Teaching Assistant in Newquay that we're looking for! Apply today! <br/><br />If you are interested, then please contact Holly Smith on 01392 949022 | Ext: 6007 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> Holly Smith&nbsp;</strong><br /><br /><strong><span style="color:#e0004d;">Telephone: </span> 01392 949022 | Ext: 6007</strong></strong>