Calling all experienced teaching assistants! Looking for your next exciting role? Then look no further! Axcis Education are proud to be working with a fantastic Secondary School in Taunton who are looking for a SEND Teaching Assistant to work in their resource base. The school is in a fantastic location, easily accessible via local public transport links. This role will be supporting various students with autism across the year groups and would be ideal for someone who has experience working in schools. The ideal candidate will be proactive, understanding, and passionate about supporting young people. Working hours are between 8.30 to 3.30 and the daily rate of pay is £83.40. Responsibilities include: - Effectively handling challenging behaviour and meltdowns using de-escalation techniques - Differentiating the curriculum to suit the specific needs and abilities of the students - Collaborating with the teachers and wider school staff to work towards the student’s Education Healthcare Plans (EHCPs) - Ensuring a positive and safe learning environment that focuses on the wellbeing of the students Requirements for this role include experience working with children or adults with SEND, caring and empathetic individuals, strong communication and written English skills, an Enhanced DBS on the update service. Axcis offers training that will help you to move from mainstream to SEND easily. Our training includes, but is not limited to; Autism Awareness, Moving and Handling and Non-verbal Communication. We also offer Team Teach courses run by our own accredited in-house Team Teach trainers. Please note, this role is temporary with a view to go permanent in the future. INDSW <br/><br />If you are interested, then please click on the apply button and contact Emma Court on 0117 4722400 | Ext: 2004.<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> Emma Court&nbsp;</strong><br /><br /><strong><span style="color:#e0004d;">Telephone: </span> 0117 4722400 | Ext: 2004</strong></strong>