Job Title: SEND Teaching Assistant Location: Barnstaple Pay: £85-£95 per day Hours: 08:30 - 15:30, Monday to Friday (Full-Time) Start Date: January 2025 Are you a passionate Primary Teaching Assistant looking for an exciting new role in Barnstaple? If so, we have the perfect opportunity for you! Axcis Education is looking for a dedicated Teaching Assistant to work in a mainstream primary school, starting this January. This is a full-time position, offering both general classroom support and 1:1 sessions with students who have Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND). You will also lead literacy sessions for low-level students. For the right candidate, this role could become permanent. About the School: The school is committed to creating a safe, stimulating, and imaginative learning environment where every pupil is supported to reach their full potential. They aim to foster a lifelong love of learning, with a dedicated and nurturing team that strives to provide the best possible education for each child. Your Role: As a Teaching Assistant, you will: • Provide general classroom support, assisting the class teacher with day-to-day tasks and ensuring all students are included in learning activities. • Work with SEND students on a 1:1 basis, offering targeted support during lessons and facilitating sensory or brain breaks when needed. • Lead literacy sessions with low-level students, helping them improve reading, writing, and comprehension skills. • Be an integral part of the school community, helping all students to overcome learning barriers and engage positively with their education. The Ideal Candidate: We are looking for someone who is: • Motivated and has a positive attitude. • Patient, calm, and empathetic when working with students with additional needs. • Reliable, flexible, and able to use their initiative in various situations. • Experienced in SEN/SEMH (Social, Emotional, and Mental Health) support – essential for this role. • Previous experience in education is preferred, and experience leading literacy sessions is a plus. Why Apply? • Full-time hours, Monday to Friday, with potential for a permanent position. • An opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of students with SEND and those needing extra literacy support. For more information or to apply, please contact Maddie at maddie@axcis.co.uk or call 01392 949022. Apply today to be considered for this rewarding role! INDDEV<br/><br />If you are interested, then please click on the apply button and contact Madeline Taylor-Edwards on 01392 949 022 .<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> Madeline Taylor-Edwards&nbsp;</strong><br /><br /><strong><span style="color:#e0004d;">Telephone: </span> 01392 949 022 </strong></strong>