South Ockendon | Full-Time | Mon–Fri, 8:30am–4:00pm Axcis are seeking a compassionate, dedicated, and enthusiastic SEND Teaching Assistant to join a specialist provision within a mainstream secondary school in South Ockendon. This role is within an Additional Resource Provision (ARP) supporting students aged 11–16 (Years 7–11) with Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulties (PMLD). The provision caters for up to 30 students and offers tailored, inclusive support within a nurturing environment. Key Responsibilities: -Supporting pupils with PMLD in their learning and personal development -Assisting the class teacher with daily classroom activities and preparation -Working 1:1 and in small groups to deliver differentiated support -Helping to implement individual learning plans, EHCP targets, and therapies -Promoting inclusion within the wider school community Requirements: -Experience working with children or young people with SEND (especially PMLD or complex needs) -A calm, patient, and empathetic approach -Excellent communication and teamworking skills -A genuine passion for helping pupils thrive both academically and emotionally -Enhanced DBS on the update service (or willing to obtain one) What School Offers: -A supportive and well-established SEND department -Ongoing professional development and training -A rewarding and fulfilling opportunity to make a real difference in students’ lives -Long-term full-time role, with potential to become permanent Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30am–4:00pm Location: South Ockendon Start Date: ASAP or by arrangement<br/><br />If you are interested, then please click on the apply button and contact Meryl McArthur on 020 7580 2956 | Ext: 1064.<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> Meryl McArthur&nbsp;</strong><br /><br /><strong><span style="color:#e0004d;">Telephone: </span> 020 7580 2956 | Ext: 1064</strong></strong>