Location: Taunton Pay: £92–£109 per day Type: Full-time / Permanent Opportunity We are looking for a dedicated 1:1 Teaching Assistant to join a large and welcoming secondary school in Taunton, supporting a pupil to access learning and get the most from their school experience. The school has a strong ethos of high standards and high expectations, alongside a caring and supportive environment where pupils are encouraged to develop academically, socially and personally. Their most recent Ofsted inspection highlighted the school's warm relationships between staff and pupils, calm learning environment and strong culture of safeguarding. The role: As a 1:1 TA, you will provide consistent, individualised support to a pupil throughout the school day. You'll work closely with teaching staff and the school's wider pastoral and SEND teams to help the pupil engage positively with school. Your responsibilities may include: • Providing 1:1 support across lessons and different areas of the school • Helping the pupil access and engage with the curriculum • Supporting organisation, concentration and independence • Building a positive, trusting relationship with the pupil • Helping the pupil manage challenges and regulate their emotions • Encouraging positive behaviour and engagement • Working closely with teachers and SEND staff to provide consistent support We're looking for someone who: • Has previous experience working with children or young people • Is patient, calm and emotionally resilient • Can build strong relationships while maintaining appropriate boundaries • Is confident supporting pupils with additional needs • Can adapt their approach to meet an individual's needs • Is proactive and able to encourage independence rather than creating dependence • Communicates well and works effectively as part of a wider team Experience as a TA, learning mentor, youth worker, support worker or in a similar role would be beneficial. Experience supporting young people with SEND, emotional needs or challenging behaviour would also be highly valued. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who wants to make a genuine, day-to-day difference to a young person's education and confidence, while becoming part of a school with high expectations and a strong focus on safeguarding and positive relationships. If you're a reliable, compassionate and adaptable TA looking for a rewarding 1:1 role, we'd love to hear from you. INDSW <br/><br />If you are interested, then please click on the apply button and contact Sancha Clark on 0117 472 2400 l Ext: 2016.<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> Sancha Clark&nbsp;</strong><br /><br /><strong><span style="color:#e0004d;">Telephone: </span> 0117 472 2400 l Ext: 2016</strong></strong>