Axcis Education is the leading specialist supply teaching agency, dedicated to providing quality support to children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND). We are currently seeking a passionate and experienced Specialist SEND Teaching Assistant to work across schools in the Barnstaple area. As a Specialist SEND Teaching Assistant, you will play a crucial role in supporting students with a range of SEND needs, ensuring they receive the tailored support necessary to achieve their full potential. You will work collaboratively with school staff, parents, and external professionals to create an inclusive and nurturing learning environment. This school aims to provide a balanced and broad curriculum that promotes spiritual, moral, cultural, mental, and physical development. The school provides education for mainstream pupils who are not able to access mainstream provision due to medical and health needs and those who have been permanently excluded or are at risk of permanent exclusion or on an intervention basis. These students are both primary and secondary ages who need that extra support during their time at the school. Key Responsibilities: - Provide 1:1 or small group support to students with SEND needs. - Implement individualised education plans (IEPs) and behaviour support plans (BSPs). - Foster a positive and inclusive classroom environment. - Assist students with their academic and personal development. - Collaborate with teachers and SENCOs to adapt resources and teaching strategies. - Maintain records and report on student progress. Requirements - Previous experience working as a SEND Teaching Assistant is essential. - Knowledge of various SEND needs and effective strategies for support. - Strong communication and interpersonal skills. - Empathy, patience, and adaptability. - A valid Right to Work document. Pay: £80-£90 a day Hours: 0830-1530 Type: Monday-Friday Full time Start Date: September 2024 Role: SEND Teaching assistant INDDEV <br/><br />If you are interested, then please contact Madeline Taylor-Edwards on 01392 949 022 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> Madeline Taylor-Edwards&nbsp;</strong><br /><br /><strong><span style="color:#e0004d;">Telephone: </span> 01392 949 022 </strong></strong>