Teaching Assistant Location: Blandford Forum, Dorset Hours: Full-time, Monday–Friday, 8:30am–3:30pm (Term Time Only) Pay Rate: £89–£95 per day An opportunity has arisen for a committed and professional Teaching Assistant to join a welcoming and inclusive primary school located in Blandford Forum. The school offers excellent standards of care, guidance and support and a high-quality learning environment to support all learners equally. The school upholds an ethos of high expectations which provides children with challenging opportunities where children acquire skills, knowledge and confidence that can be applied to all future learning experiences. The successful candidate will provide 1:1 and group support to Key Stage 2 pupils with Special Educational Needs (SEN) and contribute to wider classroom activities to promote engagement and academic progress for all pupils. Key Responsibilities • Provide targeted 1:1 support to a pupil with SEN, promoting inclusion and access to learning • Assist the class teacher with lesson preparation, resource organisation, and classroom management • Support the monitoring and recording of pupil progress in core subjects including reading, writing, and mathematics • Contribute to pupil assessments, Individual Education Plan (IEP) reviews, and relevant documentation • Work collaboratively with the class teacher and Special Educational Needs Coordinator (SENCo) to implement and review support strategies Person Specification: • Previous experience as a Teaching Assistant or in supporting pupils with SEN (preferred) • A patient, adaptable, and supportive approach to working with children • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to work effectively as part of a team • A recognised Level 2 or Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification (desirable but not essential) • A valid driving licence and access to transport, due to the school’s rural location • Commitment to safeguarding and willingness to undergo an enhanced DBS check What the School Offers: • A supportive and collaborative working environment • Opportunities for ongoing professional training and career development • A rewarding position where you will make a meaningful contribution to a pupil’s educational and personal development This is a fantastic opportunity to build or advance a fulfilling career in education — supporting young learners to achieve their best from day one. Contact Sarah at Axcis Education on 01392 949022 for further information or to apply. INDDEV <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>