Job Title: Teaching Assistant Location: Martock, Somerset Hours: Full-Time, Monday to Friday, 8:30 AM – 3:30 PM Salary: £90 - £95 per day Axcis Education is seeking a dedicated and compassionate Teaching Assistant for a full-time position within a vibrant educational setting located in Martock, Somerset. This is an excellent opportunity for a caring individual who is passionate about supporting the needs of students with Social, Emotional, and Mental Health needs. Job Role: As a Teaching Assistant, you will work closely with teaching staff to create a nurturing environment that fosters the behavioural, emotional, academic, and social development of students. Your responsibility will include: - Assisting in the delivery of tailored educational programs developed for each student's individual needs. - Providing emotional support and establishing trust with students, helping them develop the confidence to engage both in academics and social scenarios. - Implementing behavioural management techniques under the direction of the lead teacher and contributing to creating a safe and welcoming learning environment. - Aiding students in understanding and completing assignments and encouraging their participation in classroom activities. - Collaborating with teachers, parents, and other educational professionals to discuss students' progress and to contribute to their individual learning plans. - Observing and reporting on students' performance, behavior, social development, and health. Requirements: - Experience in supporting children or young people, particularly those with SEMH needs, is highly desirable. - Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to develop positive relationships with students. - Relevant Teaching Assistant qualification or equivalent professional experience in the educational field. - Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. - Enhanced DBS check (or willingness to obtain 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. 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> Grace O'Neill&nbsp;</strong><br /><br /><strong><span style="color:#e0004d;">Telephone: </span> 0139 294 9022 l Ext: 6009</strong></strong>