Job Title: Teaching Assistant Location: Frome Setting: Specialist SEND School Hours: Full-time, Monday to Friday 8:30am – 3:30pm Pay: £14.25 – £15.50 per hour PAYE Axcis Education is looking for a Teaching Assistant to join a specialist SEND school in Frome. This full-time Teaching Assistant position is an excellent opportunity for someone who wants to work with children and young people with SEND. The setting provides highly personalised education, with a strong focus on helping pupils develop academic abilities alongside functional, communication, social and independent living skills. As a Teaching Assistant, you will help pupils make progress in ways that are meaningful to them while supporting their confidence and enjoyment of learning. This Teaching Assistant role would suit someone who is patient, adaptable and able to recognise that every pupil has different strengths, needs and ways of learning. Key Responsibilities: - Supporting pupils throughout lessons and wider school activities - Providing individual and small-group assistance based on specific pupil needs - Helping children access personalised learning and classroom activities - Supporting the development of communication, social, and independence skills - Encouraging pupils to participate, build confidence and celebrate their achievements - Working alongside teachers and specialist staff to provide consistent support - Supporting pupils during practical and learning-outside-the-classroom activities - Helping maintain a safe, structured and engaging environment - Building positive relationships with pupils and encouraging their individual strengths The Ideal Teaching Assistant: - Has experience working with children or young people with SEND or additional needs - Is patient, compassionate and resilient - Understands the importance of personalised support - Can adapt their communication and approach to different learners - Is confident working as part of a wider education and support team - Has a genuine passion for helping pupils develop academically and independently Why Apply for This Teaching Assistant Role? - Full-time, long-term Teaching Assistant opportunity in Frome - Competitive pay of £14.25 – £15.50 per hour PAYE - Gain valuable experience within specialist SEND education - Work with pupils with complex and significant learning needs - Develop your skills in supporting academic, functional and independence-based learning - Join a setting with specialist facilities and a strong focus on personalised education - Make a meaningful difference to pupils' confidence, development, and future opportunities If you are an enthusiastic Teaching Assistant looking for a rewarding SEND role in Frome, apply today with Axcis Education. INDDEV<br/><br />If you are interested, then please click on the apply button and contact Grace O'Neill on 0139 294 9022 l Ext: 6009.<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> Grace O'Neill&nbsp;</strong><br /><br /><strong><span style="color:#e0004d;">Telephone: </span> 0139 294 9022 l Ext: 6009</strong></strong>