We are currently recruiting for a SEND specialist school based in Taunton. The school offer a flexible, inclusive education and a positive, vibrant learning community, for children and young people aged 7-19 with a primary or secondary diagnosis of Autism and related social and communication needs. Are you a caring person, who has always wanted to a career supporting the most vulnerable children in the community but not know what qualifications or training you need? Or have you been in education already and are disillusioned with the emphasis on exam results and OFSTED inspections? Or are you a graduate who wants to get valuable experience working in a psychological or educational environment? If so, you may be surprised to hear that specific teaching assistant training or experience is not required - Schools are far more interested in personalities (caring, patient, resilient), motivations and passions. There is not a one size fits all and the best TAs come from a variety of backgrounds. Here's just a few of the best examples: • Graduates: especially art, drama, psychology and criminology • Youth leaders • Support workers • Carers and Babysitters • Sports coaches We are looking for a full-time Teaching Assistant to start now and in September. When I first walked into this school I was taken aback by the clear passion and care of its support team. With a play area and forest school, every day is made fun and progress is determined on all aspects of development rather than just SATS results. If you want to be a part of changing lives and you think you are the right fit. Please get in touch immediately - I look forward to your hearing from you. A quick snapshot: • Central Taunton location- easy to access on public transport • Monday to Friday 8:30 to 3:30 • September start • Permanent contracts offered after an initial trial period <br/><br />If you are interested, then please contact Libby Regan on 0117 472 2400 | Ext: 2012 and click on the apply button.<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;150 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.<br /><br />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 />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> Libby Regan&nbsp;</strong><br /><br /><strong><span style="color:#e0004d;">Telephone: </span> 0117 472 2400 | Ext: 2012</strong></strong>