Job Title: Teaching Assistant Location: Shaftesbury, Dorset Contract Type: Full-Time Salary: £90 - £95 per day Are you a compassionate and dedicated Teaching Assistant looking for an enriching new role in Shaftesbury, Dorset? We have an exciting opportunity available for a proactive individual with a keen interest in supporting children with Social, Emotional and Mental Health needs, Autistic Spectrum Conditions, and Special Educational Needs and Disabilities. Our highly reputable educational setting is eager to welcome a new team member who is committed to making a positive difference in our students' lives. The ideal candidate will have: - Previous experience working with children and young adults, particularly those with SEMH, ASC, and SEND. - An understanding of the challenges faced by pupils with additional needs and a passion for helping them overcome barriers to learning. - Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to liaise with teachers, parents, and specialists. - A patient, caring, and resilient personality to adapt to various educational requirements and foster a safe and stimulating learning environment. - A relevant qualification in supporting teaching and learning or a willingness to undergo further training as necessary. Responsibilities include: - Assisting in the preparation and delivery of lessons tailored to individual and group needs. - Supporting the classroom teacher in managing behaviour and promoting positive social interactions. - Engaging with pupils during structured and unstructured times, offering academic support and pastoral care. - Monitoring and tracking pupil progress, providing feedback to teachers and contributing to pupil evaluations. - Participating in meetings and training sessions to continually develop professional skills.<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>