**Job Title: Teaching Assistant (Special Educational Needs and Disabilities)** **Location**: Frome, Somerset **Employment Type**: Full-time **Salary**: £90 per day (PAYE) --- **About the Role**: We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Teaching Assistant to join a supportive team in the beautiful town of Frome, Somerset. As a SEND teaching assistant, you will play a vital role in contributing to the development and learning of students with complex needs. This full-time position requires a special individual who can work collaboratively with staff to create a positive and effective learning environment. **Responsibilities**: - Provide tailored support to students with special educational needs and disabilities, ensuring they have access to the curriculum and can engage in learning activities. - Work closely with the classroom teacher to adapt materials and teaching methods to meet the individual needs of students. - Assist in creating and implementing individual education plans and behaviour management plans. - Encourage student independence and monitor progress. - Facilitate small group sessions and one-on-one support for students requiring additional assistance. - Manage any necessary equipment and resources to support the students' learning and development. - Communicate effectively with teachers, parents, and other professionals involved in the students' welfare. - Maintain accurate records of students' progress, behaviour, and wellbeing. - Be aware of the policies regarding safeguarding, health and safety, and confidentiality, and implement these in daily practice. - Contribute to a safe, inclusive, and stimulating learning environment at all times. **Requirements**: - Previous experience working with children with complex needs in a school or educational setting. - Understanding of and sensitivity to the challenges faced by students with SEND. - Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build rapport with students, staff, and parents. - Patience, resilience, and a positive, encouraging approach to supporting learning. - Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal. - Commitment to personal and professional development in the area of special education. - A relevant teaching assistant qualification or willingness to work towards one is desirable. - Enhanced DBS check or prepared to undertake one. <br/><br />If you are interested, then please click on the apply button and contact Grace O'Neill on 0139 294 9022 l Ext: 6009.<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> Grace O'Neill&nbsp;</strong><br /><br /><strong><span style="color:#e0004d;">Telephone: </span> 0139 294 9022 l Ext: 6009</strong></strong>