Teaching Assistant Location: Yeovil, Somerset Pay: £14.61 – £15.00 per hour (PAYE) Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30am – 3:45pm We are working with a specialist education setting in Yeovil to recruit caring and enthusiastic Teaching Assistants to support pupils with additional learning needs. The school supports children and young people with Autism Spectrum Conditions and Moderate Learning Difficulties, alongside associated communication, sensory, social and emotional needs. Its approach centres around recognising each pupil as an individual, helping them discover their strengths and equipping them with the skills they need for the future. Learning extends beyond traditional lessons, with opportunities to develop social interaction, communication, practical abilities and confidence through a varied and engaging curriculum. As a Teaching Assistant, you will be an important part of this journey, helping pupils overcome barriers, discover new interests and celebrate their achievements along the way. What Does the Role Involve? You'll be working closely with teaching staff to make learning accessible, enjoyable and relevant to individual pupils. This may include: • Supporting pupils with Autism and Moderate Learning Difficulties throughout the school day. • Helping deliver personalised learning activities that reflect individual targets and abilities. • Using communication techniques, visual resources and other strategies to help pupils understand, express themselves and interact with others. • Encouraging positive friendships, social interaction and confidence. • Supporting activities that develop practical and everyday independence. • Getting involved in creative lessons, drama, outdoor learning and sensory activities. • Helping pupils understand emotions, develop resilience and build positive relationships. • Supporting community-based learning and real-world experiences. • Providing encouragement and reassurance when pupils find learning or social situations difficult. • Working alongside teachers and other professionals to ensure pupils receive consistent support. What Kind of Person Are We Looking For? You don't have to be a qualified teacher to be successful in this position. We're looking for people with the right attitude, a genuine interest in SEND and the ability to connect with children and young people. Ideally, you will: • Have experience supporting individuals with Autism, learning difficulties or additional needs. • Be confident adapting your communication style to suit different individuals. • Have a calm, friendly and encouraging personality. • Understand that every pupil learns and develops at their own pace. • Be creative and willing to get involved in practical and interactive activities. • Have the patience to support pupils through challenging moments. • Be committed to promoting independence, self-confidence and positive behaviour. • Enjoy working collaboratively as part of a supportive team. Experience can be personal or professional. We are happy to hear from candidates who have supported children or young people with additional needs through family circumstances, care work, youth work, education or other relevant settings. If you have transferable experience and the right approach, this could be a great opportunity to move into specialist education. What's On Offer? • £14.61 – £15.00 per hour PAYE. • Monday to Friday working pattern. • Hours of 8:30am – 3:45pm. • No weekend working. • The opportunity to gain experience in a specialist SEND environment. • Exposure to a range of learning, communication and therapeutic approaches. • A rewarding position where you can see the impact of your support. • Dedicated support from an experienced education recruitment agency. Ready to Make a Difference? If you're searching for Teaching Assistant jobs in Yeovil and want to be part of a setting that focuses on individual achievement, personal development and preparing young people for adulthood, we'd love to hear from you. Whether you have previous experience as a Teaching Assistant, Learning Support Assistant, Support Worker or have relevant personal experience with SEND, we encourage you to apply. Apply today and take the next step towards a rewarding career in specialist 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>