Job Title: Teaching Assistant (Epilepsy) Hours: 8:00am-4:30pm Pay: £89 a day Location: London, SW18 We are seeking a dedicated Teaching Assistant to join our educational team in supporting a student with epilepsy. This role requires a compassionate individual who is trained in understanding and managing epilepsy, with a commitment to creating a safe, nurturing, and inclusive learning environment for the student. Key Responsibilities: • Provide one-to-one support to the student with epilepsy, ensuring they are integrated into classroom activities. • Monitor the student's health and well-being, and administer care as needed according to their individual healthcare plan. • Liaise with teachers, parents, and healthcare professionals to implement strategies that facilitate the student's educational development. • Assist in adapting lessons and materials to meet the student's special needs, ensuring accessibility and engagement. • Maintain accurate records of the student's progress, health interventions, and any incidents, always ensuring confidentiality. • Attend to the student during seizures, following proper protocol to ensure their safety, and provide post-seizure care until they recover. • Support the student in their social and emotional development, encouraging positive interactions with peers. Candidate Requirements: • Experience in supporting children with special needs, particularly epilepsy. • First Aid trained with specific training in managing seizures desirable. • Strong communication and interpersonal skills. • Patience, resilience, and a genuine desire to make a difference in the lives of young people. • A relevant NVQ Level 2/3 or equivalent qualification in Supporting Teaching and Learning in Schools is preferred. The successful candidate will join a team that is committed to inclusive education and the belief that every child deserves the opportunity to reach their full potential. If you have the skills and heart to be part of this important work, we would love to hear from you. <br/><br />If you are interested, then please click on the apply button and contact Jake White on 020 7580 2956 l Ext: 1068.<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> Jake White&nbsp;</strong><br /><br /><strong><span style="color:#e0004d;">Telephone: </span> 020 7580 2956 l Ext: 1068</strong></strong>