Full-Time 1:1 SEN Teaching Assistant Location: Mainstream Primary School, Sherborne Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30am – 3:30pm Pay: £89 – £95 per day Are you committed to helping children with SEND feel safe, supported, and confident in their learning journey? We are looking for a compassionate, proactive, and resilient Teaching Assistant to join our team, working 1:1 with pupils with Autism and Social, Emotional and Mental Health needs. ________________________________________ About the Role - A fulfilling and varied role where your support will make a real impact - Provide tailored 1:1 support to help the pupil access learning and meet their individual goals - Prepare personalised resources to suit their learning style - Offer regular sensory and rest breaks, using outdoor and calm spaces to promote emotional regulation - Support the pupil’s development of independence, resilience, and confidence in line with their needs - Adapt activities and approaches to maintain engagement, reduce anxiety, and build trust - Your flexible and nurturing approach will be essential in helping the pupil feel secure, calm, and ready to learn ________________________________________ About the school: Every staff member at the school is dedicated to creating a vibrant and supportive learning environment where every child is recognised and valued. Their six core values—Kind, Honest, Resilient, Curious, Responsible, and Brave—guide all aspects of school life. These principles foster a community in which students feel secure, inspired to learn and grow, and confident to embrace new challenges with courage. ________________________________________ About you: - Experience working with children, particularly those with Autism, SEMH, or behavioural needs - A flexible, solution-focused mindset - Kindness, emotional stability, and the ability to build trust with pupils - Confidence in adapting tasks and communication styles to meet individual needs - A strong commitment to inclusive education and supporting pupil wellbeing ________________________________________ About us: - Be part of a supportive, collaborative, and friendly staff team - Make a lasting difference in a child’s life and learning journey - Enjoy a consistent daily routine and competitive rate of pay ________________________________________ If you're ready to be part of a dedicated team that makes a real impact, apply now.<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>