Are you passionate about supporting young people with additional needs and helping them achieve their full potential? A welcoming and inclusive mainstream secondary school in Beaminster is seeking a dedicated and compassionate 1:1 Teaching Assistant to join its supportive team. This rewarding role offers the opportunity to make a genuine difference to a young person's educational journey, confidence, and wellbeing while contributing to a positive and inclusive school environment. The Role As a 1:1 Teaching Assistant, you will provide dedicated support to a secondary-aged pupil with Special Educational Needs (SEN), helping them access the curriculum, engage positively in school life, and develop greater confidence and independence. Working closely with the class teachers, SENCo, and wider pastoral team, you will provide tailored support throughout the school day, adapting your approach to meet the pupil's individual needs and helping them overcome barriers to learning. Key Responsibilities • Provide dedicated 1:1 support to a secondary-aged pupil with SEN, adapting activities and approaches to meet their individual needs. • Work alongside class teachers to support the pupil's access to the secondary school curriculum. • Encourage engagement, independence, confidence, and participation in lessons and wider school activities. • Build a positive and trusting relationship with the pupil, providing consistent encouragement and emotional support. • Support the development of social, emotional, communication, and organisational skills. • Assist with behaviour management strategies and promote positive behaviours and outcomes. • Help the pupil develop strategies to manage challenges and become increasingly independent in their learning. • Support the pupil during transitions between lessons and different areas of the school where required. • Help prepare learning resources and adapt activities to ensure the pupil can fully participate in lessons. • Monitor and record progress, providing regular feedback to the class teacher and SENCo. • Contribute to the implementation and review of individual support plans and learning targets. • Work collaboratively with teachers, pastoral staff, SEN professionals, and other members of the school team. • Participate in staff meetings, training, and professional development opportunities. What We're Looking For We are seeking someone who is patient, resilient, empathetic, and committed to helping young people overcome barriers to learning. The ideal candidate will: • Have previous experience working as a Teaching Assistant or supporting children or young people with SEN. • Ideally have experience working within a secondary school or with young people of secondary school age. • Demonstrate a nurturing, patient, and adaptable approach to supporting learning and wellbeing. • Be confident in building positive and trusting relationships with young people. • Possess strong communication and interpersonal skills. • Be able to remain calm and consistent when supporting pupils who may experience challenges with learning, behaviour, or emotional regulation. • Encourage independence while providing appropriate levels of support. • Work effectively both independently and as part of a wider school team. • Be committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. • Hold a Level 2 or Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification (desirable but not essential). What We Offer • A welcoming and inclusive secondary school community. • A supportive and experienced leadership and SEN team. • Opportunities for ongoing training and professional development. • A rewarding role where you can make a genuine difference to a young person's education, confidence, and future. • Ongoing support from Axcis Education throughout your placement. Pay: £14.25 – £14.98 per hour Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30am – 3:30pm Start Date: ASAP This is an excellent opportunity for a caring, resilient, and motivated individual who is passionate about supporting young people with additional needs and helping them flourish within a mainstream secondary school setting. If you are looking for a rewarding role where you can make a real difference to a young person's school experience and development, we would love to hear from you. INDDEV <br/><br />If you are interested, then please click on the apply button and contact Sarah Guest on 0139 294 9022 l Ext: 6010.<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. 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 />If the position you are applying for involves working with children or vulnerable adults, this post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974.</em><br /><br /><em>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> Sarah Guest&nbsp;</strong><br /><br /><strong><span style="color:#e0004d;">Telephone: </span> 0139 294 9022 l Ext: 6010</strong></strong>