Teaching Assistant - SEND Location: Sherborne, Dorset Start Date: September Pay: From £89 per day to £95 per day Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30am – 3:30pm Are you passionate about supporting children with special educational needs? Do you want to help pupils feel safe, supported, and confident in their learning? Axcis Education is proud to be working with a nurturing alternative provision in Sherborne, Dorset. This setting offers a supportive and relational approach to education for pupils who may struggle in mainstream environments or require additional support to successfully reintegrate. Guided by the values of “Believe, Achieve, Succeed,” the school is committed to helping every student develop self-belief and the social, emotional, and academic tools they need to move forward with confidence. About the Role: We’re looking for a compassionate, proactive, and resilient Teaching Assistant to provide 1:1 support for pupils with Autism and Social, Emotional and Mental Health needs. This is a highly rewarding role where you’ll be a consistent and positive presence in a child’s school day by: • Supporting pupils with their learning and emotional regulation • Deliver flexible, creative support to keep students engaged • Promote inclusion, personal growth, and positive behaviour • Build a strong, trusting relationship to support long-term development The candidate: • A caring, patient, and empathetic approach to working with young people • Strong communication skills to work effectively with pupils, staff, and families • Resilience and a positive attitude when facing behavioural challenges • A flexible, solution-focused mindset that adapts to each pupil’s needs • A commitment to learning and developing new skills through provided training • A collaborative, team-oriented attitude • Enhanced DBS check Why apply? • Competitive daily pay starting from £89 • Full training and professional development opportunities • A supportive school community that truly values your contribution • The opportunity to make a lasting impact in a child’s life Apply now if you're ready to be part of a team that believes in every pupil’s potential and is committed to helping them succeed. <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>