Autism Teaching Assistant Location: Taunton, TA2 Hours: Part-time, 8:30 am - 3:30 pm, Monday to Friday Contract: Temporary with a view to becoming permanent Axcis has partnered with an Academy that work with students ages 11-18 and is a mainstream school with specialised resources for those with Special Educational Needs (SEN). It includes a resource hub for students with autism, where programs span arts, community engagement and tailored academic support to encourage personal growth. Requirements: • Prior experience with children or vulnerable adults is required. • Patient, reliable, adaptable, with a caring, supportive attitude. • Strong communication and teamwork skills to collaborate with school staff and the Axcis team. • Skilled at managing and supporting students with challenging behaviour calmly and positively. Ideal Candidate: We welcome candidates with backgrounds in: • Nurseries, colleges, youth clubs, residential care, or personal experience (SEND) • Graduates in sociology, psychology, sports, music, art, or drama Additional Information: • Hours: 8:30 am – 3:00 pm • Full-time and part-time options available • Pay: £83.40 per day, based on experience • Initially temporary, with potential for permanence If you’re passionate about enhancing the educational experience for SEND students, we would love to hear from you. <br/><br />If you are interested, then please click on the apply button and contact Mia Green on 0117 472 2400.<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.<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> Mia Green&nbsp;</strong><br /><br /><strong><span style="color:#e0004d;">Telephone: </span> 0117 472 2400</strong></strong>