Position: Teaching Assistant Location: BB5 Salary: Day rate from Start Date: ASAP Axcis Education are currently looking for a dedicated and compassionate Teaching Assistant to join our primary school on an agency basis. You will provide essential support to children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND), working under the guidance of the class teacher and SENDCO. As part of a temporary arrangement, this role offers flexibility while allowing you to gain valuable experience in a nurturing school environment. You will support children in their learning, social development, and well-being, helping them reach their potential and engage fully in school life. Key Responsibilities: • Provide 1:1 and small group support for children with SEND, helping to deliver differentiated lessons and activities. • Assist with implementing specific learning strategies, interventions, and adjustments based on children’s individual needs. • Support children in building social skills, regulating emotions, and managing behaviour. • Monitor and track progress, reporting back to the class teacher and SENDCO as required. • Encourage inclusion by ensuring children with SEND feel valued, understood, and involved in classroom activities. • Assist with personal care and other support as needed (depending on the child's needs). • Work closely with the teacher to maintain a positive, supportive learning environment for all pupils. The Ideal Candidate: • Experience of working with children with SEND, either in a school setting or similar environment. • A caring, patient, and adaptable approach to working with children who may have a range of learning, emotional, or behavioural challenges. • Strong communication skills, with the ability to build positive relationships with children, staff, and parents. • Knowledge of SEND, including common conditions like autism, ADHD, dyslexia, or speech and language difficulties. • A flexible and proactive approach to working with a variety of educational needs. • Relevant qualifications (e.g., Level 2 or 3 Teaching Assistant qualification) or equivalent experience. • A clear enhanced child and adult DBS Axcis Education is a specialist recruitment company for SEND that was established in July 2001, and is now recognised as the foremost supplier of quality SEND teaching and support staff in the UK <br/><br />If you are interested, then please click on the apply button and contact Jessica Tierney on 0151 459 9299 | Ext: 3029.<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> Jessica Tierney&nbsp;</strong><br /><br /><strong><span style="color:#e0004d;">Telephone: </span> 0151 459 9299 | Ext: 3029</strong></strong>