We are seeking an experienced and dedicated SEND Teaching Assistant to join a welcoming special needs school in Tilehurst. This is a rewarding full-time role, working Monday to Friday, 8:30am – 3:30pm, supporting children and young people with a range of additional needs. Pay: £92.63 per day Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30am – 3:30pm Location: Tilehurst About the Role: You will be supporting pupils aged 4 to 17 with needs ranging from moderate to severe learning disabilities. The role involves working closely with teaching staff to provide tailored support, helping pupils access learning and develop key life skills in a safe, structured and nurturing environment. Key Responsibilities: Support pupils with a range of SEND needs in both classroom and individual settings Assist with learning activities and behaviour management strategies Build positive, trusting relationships with pupils Encourage engagement, participation, and independence Support students with personal care where required Work flexibly across different age groups and needs within the school Requirements: We are looking for candidates who have transferable experience in one or more of the following: SEND school settings Care or support work Social work Services supporting vulnerable individuals Essential Qualities: Ability to build strong, meaningful relationships with pupils Confidence in engaging with and relating to children and young people with additional needs Natural ability to command respect and act as a positive role model Flexibility and adaptability across a wide range of ages and needs A proactive, patient and resilient approach Comfort and willingness to support with personal care Why Apply? This is an opportunity to make a genuine difference in the lives of children and young people, supporting their development and helping them achieve their potential in a specialist educational setting. If you have the experience, commitment and passion for supporting pupils with SEND, we would love to hear from you. INDLON<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>