ASAP Start • Full-time • Term-time Only • Long-term to End of Academic Year Pay: £92.63–£97.00 per day Are you a caring and enthusiastic Teaching Assistant with a passion for supporting young children with Speech, Language and Communication Needs (SLCN)? Axcis Education is working with a welcoming infant school in Brislington, Bristol, to recruit a dedicated SEND Teaching Assistant to support pupils with speech and language difficulties. This is a rewarding opportunity to work with younger children during an important stage of their development, helping them build their communication skills, confidence and independence while accessing the curriculum. About the Role As a SEND Teaching Assistant, you will: • Provide 1:1 and small-group support for pupils with speech and language needs • Help children develop their communication, vocabulary and social interaction skills • Support pupils to engage with classroom learning and activities • Use appropriate strategies to encourage communication and participation • Build positive and trusting relationships with young children • Work closely with class teachers, the SENCO and wider school team • Help create a nurturing, inclusive and language-rich learning environment • Encourage independence, confidence and positive attitudes towards learning The Ideal Candidate We're looking for someone who: • Has experience supporting children with speech, language or communication difficulties (desirable but not essential) • Ideally has experience working within an Early Years or Key Stage 1 setting • Is patient, nurturing and able to communicate effectively with young children • Can adapt their approach to meet individual children's needs • Has strong teamwork and communication skills • Is passionate about supporting children's early development and inclusion • Is committed to safeguarding and promoting pupil wellbeing Why Apply? • Join a welcoming infant school in Brislington • Gain valuable experience supporting children with Speech and Language needs • Work with pupils during a crucial stage of their educational and communication development • Join a supportive team committed to inclusive education • Enjoy a stable long-term position through to the end of the academic year • Receive ongoing support and professional development through Axcis Education Key Details • Role: SEND Teaching Assistant – Speech & Language Support • Location: Brislington, Bristol • Setting: Infant School • Needs: Speech, Language & Communication • Start Date: ASAP • Duration: Long-term to the end of the academic year • Hours: Full-time, Monday to Friday, term-time only • Pay: £92.63–£97.00 per day Apply Today If you're a nurturing and enthusiastic Teaching Assistant who is passionate about helping young children develop their speech, language and communication skills, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today with Axcis Education and help young pupils build the confidence and skills they need to thrive. INDBRI <br/><br />If you are interested, then please click on the apply button and contact Dan Davey on 0117 4722400 | Ext: 2003.<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> Dan Davey&nbsp;</strong><br /><br /><strong><span style="color:#e0004d;">Telephone: </span> 0117 4722400 | Ext: 2003</strong></strong>