SEN Teaching Assistant – 1:1 Support Location: Weymouth, Dorset Start Date: ASAP Contract: Full-Time Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30am – 3:30pm Pay: £94 – £100 per day Are you passionate about supporting young people and helping them overcome barriers to learning? Are you looking for a rewarding role where you can make a real difference every day? A welcoming mainstream secondary school in Weymouth is looking for a caring and dedicated SEN Teaching Assistant to provide 1:1 support to a pupil. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who is passionate about SEND and wants to help a young person develop their confidence, independence and engagement in school. The Role As a 1:1 SEN Teaching Assistant, you will work closely with the pupil, providing tailored support both inside and outside of the classroom. You will build a positive and trusting relationship while helping them access learning and feel confident within the school environment. Key responsibilities include: • Providing dedicated 1:1 support to help a pupil access the curriculum • Supporting learning through adapted activities and resources • Encouraging engagement, confidence and independence • Supporting with personal care where required, always maintaining dignity and respect • Working alongside teachers and the SEN team to deliver effective support strategies • Helping manage and respond to individual needs and behaviours • Monitoring progress and providing feedback to the wider school team • Creating a positive, safe and supportive learning environment About You The school is looking for someone who is: • Patient, caring and compassionate • Confident building strong, positive relationships with young people • Comfortable supporting with personal care when required • Reliable, proactive and able to use their own initiative • Adaptable and willing to learn • Passionate about supporting children and young people with additional needs • Experienced in education, care, support work or a similar setting (desirable, but not essential) • Committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children Why Join? • ASAP start • Full-time, consistent Monday–Friday hours • Competitive daily pay of £94–£100 • Supportive school environment • Opportunity to gain valuable SEN experience • Ongoing support and guidance • Excellent opportunity to develop a career in education, SEND or pastoral support If you're caring, committed and ready to make a genuine difference to a young person's school experience, apply now for an ASAP start in Weymouth. INDDEV<br/><br />If you are interested, then please click on the apply button and contact Madeline Taylor-Edwards on 01392 949 022 .<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> Madeline Taylor-Edwards&nbsp;</strong><br /><br /><strong><span style="color:#e0004d;">Telephone: </span> 01392 949 022 </strong></strong>