Job Title: SEND Teaching Assistant Location: Frome, Somerset Salary: £90 per day Contract Type: Part-Time About the Role: We are seeking a passionate and dedicated Special Educational Needs and Disabilities Teaching Assistant to join our team at a supportive school located in Frome, Somerset. This role will specifically focus on assisting with the learning and development of students with specialist needs. Key Responsibilities: - Provide tailored support to students with SEMH and complex needs, ensuring they can access the curriculum effectively. - Work under the guidance of the lead teacher to implement educational plans and strategies. - Monitor and track student progress, providing feedback to teachers and contributing to the assessment process. - Establish positive and supportive relationships with students, acting as a role model and mentor. - Assist in creating a safe and inclusive learning environment that enables students to thrive both academically and emotionally. - Use a range of communication techniques to effectively engage with students who may have varied communication needs. - Work collaboratively with the wider school team, participating in relevant meetings and training sessions. - Manage any behavioral issues in a calm and professional manner, in line with the school's policies. - Facilitate small group activities and one-to-one support sessions as required. - Assist with the preparation of teaching materials and resources that cater to individual learning needs. - Support the physical care needs of students when necessary, potentially including some pupils with medical conditions. - Respect and maintain confidentiality at all times. About You: - Strong understanding of the strategies required to manage challenging behaviors positively. - Ability to work effectively as part of a team and independently when required. - Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to build rapport with students, staff, and parents. - Patient, empathetic, and resilient character with a drive to make a difference in children’s lives. - Enhanced DBS check and safeguarding knowledge are mandatory for this role. INDDEV<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>