Teaching Assistant

Teaching Assistant

Location:

Dorchester

Hours:

Full-time, Monday to Friday Pay: £89 – £95 per day

Start Date:

September 2025 Join us in making a meaningful difference Are you committed to helping children with SEND feel safe, supported, and confident in their learning? We are looking for a compassionate, proactive, and resilient Teaching Assistant to join our dedicated team, providing 1:1 support for pupils with Autism (ASC) and Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs. ________________________________________ This is a fulfilling and varied role where you’ll play a vital part in a child’s daily learning experience.

- Delivering tailored 1:1 support to help pupils access the curriculum and achieve their personal goals - Creating and preparing personalised resources to support different learning styles - Encouraging the development of independence, resilience, and confidence - Adapting learning activities to keep pupils engaged, reduce anxiety, and build positive relationships - Bringing a nurturing, flexible approach to create a safe and calm learning environment ________________________________________ Axcis are delighted to be working with this inclusive and welcoming middle school, which is proud to serve its local community and is driven by strong, shared values:
Ready, Original, Ambitious, Respectful, and Safe. These values are embedded throughout the curriculum and behaviour systems. The school is committed to offering high-quality education to all pupils, fostering a culture where every child can succeed, and every member of the school community is respected and supported. ________________________________________ The ideal candidate will have:

- Experience working with children, particularly those with Autism, SEMH, or behavioural needs - A flexible, solution-focused approach to classroom support - Emotional stability, kindness, and the ability to build positive, trusting relationships - Confidence in adapting communication and learning strategies to suit individual needs - A strong commitment to inclusive education and the wellbeing of all pupils ________________________________________ Working with us: A supportive and collaborative team environment The opportunity to make a real difference in a child’s learning and development Consistent working hours and competitive daily pay ________________________________________ If you're ready to be part of a school that believes every child deserves the right support to thrive, apply now for a September start.

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If you are interested, then please click on the apply button and contact Sarah Guest on  l Ext: 6010.

If you are not interested in this role but know someone else who might be, don't forget that we offer £50 in shopping vouchers if you refer a friend to us and we place them in the job. For more details, contact your local Axcis office.

This is a temporary position, unless stated otherwise.

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.

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).

Axcis Education is an employment agency offering temporary supply work for daily, short-term and long-term assignments in addition to permanent positions.

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.

Salary / Pay Rate will be dependent on your skills and experience.

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Contact: Sarah Guest

Telephone:  l Ext: 6010