SEND learning Support Assistant

SEPTEMBER START Axcis Education are seeking a full time SEND learning Support Assistant to work in a college working with pupils in KS3/ KS4. All pupils have a range of additional needs from complex needs, sensory impairments, downs syndrome, Autism and SEMH. The classes are split in to needs as well as ages having no more than 10 pupils per class.

The college is part of their primary school which is in a different building. The primary school prepare their transition from school to college from the end of Key Stage
2. During their time at the College, students continue their education focusing on core National Curriculum and Foundation subjects. Whilst at the College, students also participate in activities such as travel training and home life skills. In addition, students can gain work experience; so, by the time they reach Sixth Form, they have more of an understanding of their next steps in life.

The Key Stage 5 (Post 16 Education) curriculum is linked to the ‘Preparing for Adulthood’ Framework, with student outcomes centred around Education and Employment, Independence, Community Inclusion and Health. There is also a Careers Programme in place. The ideal candidate must have experience working with children or adults with additional needs and know how to communicate, adapt their teaching methods and be resilient and patient.

You will be working in a small class with mixed abilities. Most of the pupils are working at a lower ability but there are some working towards the national curriculum. You must be confident working with challenging behaviour and not be fazed by this. The role is full time working Monday – Friday, 8:45 to 3:30. We also have a part time role at the college working 3 days a week working Monday, Wednesday and Thursday.

There is parking on site and the college is in Exeter, EX1 area. We pay a daily rate of £90 - £95 per day. The school care about their support staff offering training plans to grow your confidence in the role. INDDEV

If you are interested, then please click on the apply button and contact Kirsty Chisholm on  | Ext: 6002.

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).

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.

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: Kirsty Chisholm

Telephone:  | Ext: 6002