Teaching Assistant – Special School Location: L25 Daily Rate: £93–£96 per day Agency: Axcis Education Axcis Education are delighted to be working with a welcoming and supportive special school, who are looking for a caring and enthusiastic teaching assistant to join their primary team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with experience working with children who is passionate about education and wants to make a real difference to pupils with additional needs. As a teaching assistant, you will work alongside the class teacher to support pupils throughout the school day. You will provide encouragement and guidance with learning, help children develop their confidence and independence, and support them to access the curriculum. The role may involve working on a one-to-one basis, in small groups and within the classroom, depending on the needs of the pupils. We are looking for a Teaching Assistant who: • Has previous experience working with children in a school or educational setting. • Has experience supporting children with additional needs. • Has practical experience using phonics and can confidently support pupils with their phonics development. • Is patient, nurturing and approachable. • Can build positive relationships with pupils and staff. • Is adaptable and able to respond to the individual needs of children. • Is passionate about helping children learn, develop and achieve their potential. Requirements: • Child and Adult DBS registered on the Update Service – essential. • Previous experience working with children. • Experience using phonics – essential. • Experience within a SEN/specialist setting is desirable but not essential. • A positive, reliable and flexible approach to work. Why Work with Axcis Education? At Axcis Education, we specialise in providing staffing solutions to special schools, SEN settings and alternative provisions. If you’re looking for a supply agency that can offer you opportunities within specialist education settings, Axcis is the recruitment agency for you. We work closely with our candidates to help them find rewarding roles that match their experience, skills and career goals. Interested in this opportunity? Apply today to find out more about this Teaching Assistant role in (Location).<br/><br />If you are interested, then please click on the apply button and contact Jessica Tierney on 0151 459 9299 | Ext: 3029.<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> Jessica Tierney&nbsp;</strong><br /><br /><strong><span style="color:#e0004d;">Telephone: </span> 0151 459 9299 | Ext: 3029</strong></strong>