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Axcis/329514
DETAILS:
Job Title: Teaching Assistant
Teaching Assistant
SEND School, Leeds
Pay: £90–£95 per day
Hours: Full-time
Axcis Education is looking for a passionate and reliable Teaching Assistant to join a welcoming SEND school in Leeds. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys working with children and young people with special educational needs, particularly those with social, emotional, and mental health (SEMH) needs.
What We’re Looking For:
• Experience working with children or young people in education, care, or a similar setting (essential)
• Experience supporting learners with SEND, especially SEMH (essential)
• A child-enhanced DBS on the Update Service—or willingness to apply through Axcis
• A genuine commitment to supporting young people’s learning, wellbeing, and development
• A flexible, proactive, and positive approach to teamwork
Your Role Will Involve:
• Supporting teachers with lessons and classroom activities
• Providing additional support for pupils on a 1:1 basis or in small groups
• Helping to maintain a safe, inclusive, and engaging learning environment
• Encouraging positive behaviour and supporting pupils’ emotional needs
• Promoting social, emotional, and mental wellbeing for all learners
• Working closely with teachers, support staff, and other professionals
Experience Desired:
• Previous experience working with SEND (professional or personal)
• Understanding of SEMH strategies and approaches
• Experience across different age groups is beneficial
If you are caring, resilient, and motivated to make a positive difference in the lives of young people with SEND in Leeds, we would love to hear from you.
INDLEE<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't forget that we offer £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 </strong><br /><br /><strong><span style="color:#e0004d;">Telephone: </span> 0139 294 9022 l Ext: 6009</strong></strong>
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