Teaching Assistant – SEND Support Location: Beaminster, Dorset Start Date: September Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30am – 3:30pm Pay: From £89 per day Do you believe every child deserves the chance to thrive, no matter their challenges? If you live by values like Passion, Respect, Optimism, Understanding, and Determination, then this could be the perfect opportunity for you. We’re working with a highly regarded all-through special needs school in Sherborne, Dorset, who are looking for a full-time Teaching Assistant to join their dedicated team in September. About the Role: You’ll be providing 1:1 or small group support for pupils with a range of Special Educational Needs and Disabilities. These young learners thrive with structure, patience, and consistency—and you’ll play a vital role in helping them feel safe, understood, and empowered to make progress. Your day-to-day will involve: • Supporting pupils in their learning and emotional development • Helping to implement personalised routines and strategies • Encouraging confidence, independence, and resilience • Creating a calm, inclusive, and engaging learning environment in collaboration with teaching staff The candidate will: • Bring a patient, empathetic, and proactive approach to their work • Has at least 6 months' experience in a school, care, or youth work setting • Holds an Enhanced DBS registered on the Update Service (or willing to obtain one) • Is available full-time from September • Has a genuine commitment to supporting children with SEND In return, we offer: • A welcoming and experienced team of staff who genuinely care • Access to regular training and professional development • A meaningful, rewarding role where you’ll make a lasting difference This school believes in preparing students for life beyond the classroom—building confidence, skills, and aspirations that help them thrive in the real world. If the details of this role have inspired you, please contact Sarah at Axcis Education on 01392 949022 <br/><br />If you are interested, then please click on the apply button and contact Sarah Guest on 0139 294 9022 l Ext: 6010.<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> Sarah Guest&nbsp;</strong><br /><br /><strong><span style="color:#e0004d;">Telephone: </span> 0139 294 9022 l Ext: 6010</strong></strong>