Location: Tilehurst Hours: Monday to Friday Start Date: ASAP Pay: £89 per day (PAYE) We are currently recruiting a SEND Teaching Assistant to join a supportive and dynamic SEND setting on a full-time, Monday to Friday basis. You will be working in an active SEND class supporting pupils with mixed communication needs — some pupils are verbal, while others are non-verbal and use PECS and visual communication systems. The role also involves supporting pupils who may present challenging behaviour, as well as personal care responsibilities. Key Responsibilities: Provide 1:1 and small-group support tailored to individual needs Support communication using PECS and visual strategies Assist pupils with emotional regulation and behaviour support Support with personal care in a respectful and professional manner Help create a positive, structured, and engaging learning environment Work closely with teachers and the wider SEND team The Ideal Candidate Will: Have experience supporting children or young people with SEND Be confident supporting pupils with varied communication needs Be calm, patient, and resilient, particularly when supporting challenging behaviour Be comfortable with personal care duties Enjoy working in a busy, hands-on, and energetic classroom environment This is a rewarding opportunity for someone who is passionate about inclusion and ready to make a real difference, with an immediate start available.<br/><br />If you are interested, then please click on the apply button and contact Sam Higham on 0207 580 2956 | Ext: 1038.<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> Sam Higham&nbsp;</strong><br /><br /><strong><span style="color:#e0004d;">Telephone: </span> 0207 580 2956 | Ext: 1038</strong></strong>