A specialist SEND school in SW17 is looking to appoint a Teaching Assistant / Farm Assistant to join their team, with an immediate start available from Friday 5th June. This is a full time role, Monday to Friday 8.30am to 4pm. This is a unique and rewarding role combining support for young people with hands-on farm work. The successful candidate must be comfortable working outdoors, getting involved in all aspects of animal care, and supporting a practical learning environment. Key Responsibilities: • Assisting with the daily care and welfare of farm animals • Mucking out and cleaning animal enclosures • Heavy lifting and manual handling duties • Working outdoors in all weather conditions • Supporting students with practical farm-based activities • Helping to maintain a safe and organised farm environment Animals on Site Include: • Sheep • Goats • Ponies • Small animals • Reptiles The Ideal Candidate Will: • Be comfortable with all aspects of farm work • Have experience working with animals or within a farm, stable, smallholding, or agricultural setting • Be physically fit and able to undertake manual duties • Enjoy working outdoors in all weather conditions • Be happy to wear practical clothing and get hands-on in a farm environment • Have a positive, flexible and proactive attitude • Experience working with young people or within an educational setting is desirable but not essential What’s on Offer: • Immediate start • Supportive and friendly team environment • Opportunity to work in a unique educational setting • Valuable experience within a specialist SEND school • Competitive daily rate If you have a passion for animal care, enjoy practical outdoor work, and are looking for a rewarding role where no two days are the same, please reply to this email. <br/><br />If you are interested, then please click on the apply button and contact Tessa Ejehu on 020 7580 2956 | Ext: 1044.<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> Tessa Ejehu&nbsp;</strong><br /><br /><strong><span style="color:#e0004d;">Telephone: </span> 020 7580 2956 | Ext: 1044</strong></strong>