**Job Title:** Teaching Assistant **Location:** Based in Andover **Type:** Full-time **Pay:** £90 per day (PAYE) **Job Description:** We are seeking a compassionate and dedicated Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) Teaching Assistant to join an inclusive and supportive team at a secondary school located in Andover. This role is ideal for Teaching Assistants who are passionate about making a difference in the lives of students with Autism Spectrum Disorders and are committed to supporting their educational journey. **Key Responsibilities:** - Work directly with secondary school students with ASC, implementing individualised education programs to cater to their specific needs. - Assist in the preparation and delivery of tailored lessons that engage and inspire learning in students with special educational needs. - Foster a safe, positive, and nurturing classroom environment that promotes student well-being and development. - Employ a range of strategies to promote effective communication and social skills among students with ASC. - Provide one-on-one support to students, addressing their academic, emotional and behavioural challenges. - Collaborate with teaching staff, specialists, and parents to evaluate student progress and adjust educational plans accordingly. - Participate in training and professional development opportunities focused on SEN education, particularly ASC. - Manage behavioural interventions, ensuring they are consistent with school policies and the students’ personal needs. **Requirements:** - Understanding and patience to work effectively with children and young people with a range of learning needs, especially autism. - Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build rapport with both students and colleagues. - Excellent organisational and multitasking abilities. - Commitment to the safeguarding and welfare of all students. - Flexibility and adaptability to work with students of varying needs and to assist in various academic subjects and activities. - Willingness to undergo any necessary additional training specific to the role. - Enhanced DBS check or willing to undergo one. INDDEV<br/><br />If you are interested, then please click on the apply button and contact Grace O'Neill on 0139 294 9022 l Ext: 6009.<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.<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> Grace O'Neill&nbsp;</strong><br /><br /><strong><span style="color:#e0004d;">Telephone: </span> 0139 294 9022 l Ext: 6009</strong></strong>