Location: Axminster, Devon Pay: £92–£100 per day Hours: 8:30am – 3:30pm Positions: Full-time, part-time and long-term opportunities available Make a Difference in a Child's Life! Are you a passionate, patient and resilient Teaching Assistant looking for a rewarding opportunity within a primary school setting? Axcis Education is currently recruiting enthusiastic and dedicated Teaching Assistants to support primary-aged pupils with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND), particularly those with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs, in Axminster. We have a range of opportunities available, including full-time, part-time and long-term positions, offering the chance to build meaningful relationships with pupils and make a lasting difference to their education and development. The Role As a Primary SEND Teaching Assistant, you will play an important role in supporting pupils who may need additional help with their learning, emotional regulation and social development. Your responsibilities will include: • Providing 1:1 and small-group support to primary-aged pupils. • Supporting children with SEMH needs, including emotional regulation and managing challenging behaviours. • Building positive, trusting relationships with pupils. • Helping children engage with classroom activities and access the curriculum. • Encouraging positive behaviour, confidence and independence. • Creating a safe, supportive and nurturing learning environment. • Working closely with teachers and other school staff to meet individual pupil needs. What We're Looking For We would love to hear from individuals who: • Have previous experience working with children, ideally within a primary or SEND setting. • Have experience supporting children with SEMH needs or challenging behaviour. • Are patient, understanding, resilient and approachable. • Have a positive attitude and are willing to get involved. • Can remain calm and supportive in challenging situations. • Are passionate about helping children overcome barriers to learning. • Are reliable, flexible and committed to making a difference. Experience within SEMH, SEND, youth work, care or similar settings would be highly beneficial. What's on Offer? • £92–£100 per day, depending on experience. • Working hours of 8:30am–3:30pm. • Full-time and part-time positions available. • Long-term opportunities for those looking for consistency. • The opportunity to gain valuable experience within primary SEND education. • Ongoing support from a dedicated Axcis Education consultant. • A rewarding role where you can genuinely impact children's lives. Interested? If you're passionate about supporting children, have a positive attitude and want to be part of a supportive school environment, we would love to hear from you! Whether you're an experienced SEND Teaching Assistant or have transferable experience working with children and young people, get in touch with Axcis Education today to find out more. INDDEV <br/><br />If you are interested, then please click on the apply button and contact Amy Evans on 0139 294 9022 l Ext: 6003.<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> Amy Evans&nbsp;</strong><br /><br /><strong><span style="color:#e0004d;">Telephone: </span> 0139 294 9022 l Ext: 6003</strong></strong>