Job Title: Teaching Assistant Location: Andover Setting: Secondary School Hours: Full-time, Monday to Friday, 8:30am – 3:30pm Pay: £14.25 – £14.35 per hour PAYE Axcis Education is recruiting for a Teaching Assistant to join a welcoming secondary school in Andover. This full-time Teaching Assistant position is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys helping young people overcome barriers to learning and become more confident, independent learners. The school has a strong inclusive ethos and supports students with a range of additional needs through classroom strategies, targeted interventions and personalised support. The successful Teaching Assistant will work alongside teachers and the wider inclusion team to help students achieve. As a Teaching Assistant, you will provide practical classroom support while encouraging students to take increasing responsibility for their own learning. Teaching Assistant Responsibilities: - Supporting students during lessons and helping them access the curriculum - Working with small groups and individual pupils who require additional support - Assisting students with SEND, including learning, communication and emotional needs - Helping pupils develop confidence, independence and effective learning habits - Supporting targeted interventions and skills-based activities - Working closely with teachers and the inclusion team - Encouraging positive behaviour, communication and social development - Supporting students to make progress academically and personally The Ideal Teaching Assistant: - Has experience working with children or young people - SEND experience - Is patient, approachable, and consistent - Can adapt their approach to meet individual student needs - Has strong communication and teamwork skills - Is passionate about inclusive education and helping students achieve their potential Why Apply for This Teaching Assistant Role? - Full-time, long-term Teaching Assistant opportunity in Andover - £14.25 – £14.35 per hour PAYE - Gain valuable experience within a secondary education and SEND setting - Work alongside experienced teaching and inclusion professionals - Develop your skills supporting students with a variety of needs - Help young people build the knowledge, confidence, and independence they need for their future If you are a Teaching Assistant looking for a rewarding opportunity in Andover, apply today with Axcis Education. 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>