Axcis are pleased to be working with a specialist school in Weston-Super-Mare who are looking to recruit an experienced teaching assistant to provide one to one support for a Year 4 pupil with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). About the Role: The role of a primary teaching assistant working with a child with ADHD is a vital role that involves supporting learning, emotional well-being, and social development. Each day will vary, but generally you can expect to support with the following: • Breaking down instructions into clear, manageable steps to aid engagement and understanding. • Provide consistent routines and clear expectations. • Using multi-sensory approaches to engage the pupil in learning. • Model and encourage pro-social communication and behaviour. • Recognise signs of distress and employ strategies such as sensory breaks to de-escalate. • Support during mealtimes and ensuring safe play during breaktimes. • Monitor and record progress and feedback to parents/carers and teachers. Key Details: Salary: £83.40 - £90 per day Hours: 8.15am – 3.30pm Contract Type: Full-time with potential for permanent placement for the right candidate About the School: A nurturing and inclusive setting, this special needs school is committed to providing a structured, engaging and supportive environment for pupils to thrive in all areas of their development. The school has a focus on positive behaviour strategies and views behaviour as communication of needs, meaning emotional well-being is prioritised. The school is equipped with a range of facilities, including: • Mini libraries within each classroom. • Garden and greenhouse space for pupils to use and develop their horticultural knowledge. • Multiple playgrounds and forest school areas. • Sensory rooms. The ideal candidate has: • Empathy and resilience. • A genuine passion for supporting young people with special needs. • Experience supporting pupils with ADHD. • Confidence setting boundaries and implementing behaviour policies. • Is Team Teach (or equivalent) trained. • A DBS registered with the Update Service. Why Work with Axcis? • Competitive salary and payment options. • Flexible working options • Professional development and training opportunities. • Opportunity to make a real difference in children’s lives. • Support from a dedicated recruitment agency team. INDSW <br/><br />If you are interested, then please click on the apply button and contact Sancha Clark on 0117 472 2400 l Ext: 2016.<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> Sancha Clark&nbsp;</strong><br /><br /><strong><span style="color:#e0004d;">Telephone: </span> 0117 472 2400 l Ext: 2016</strong></strong>