SEN Teaching Assistant

Overview

Location:

Leicestershire (Leicester, Loughborough, Hinckley, Coalville & surrounding areas)
Job Type: Full-time / Part-time / Long-term & Day-to-Day

Start Date:

ASAP / Ongoing opportunities
Pay: £90 - £100

We are currently recruiting SEN Teaching Assistants to support children and young people across a range of settings in Leicestershire, including special schools, SEN units and mainstream schools with additional needs provisions. This is a rewarding opportunity for someone who is passionate about helping pupils thrive, build confidence and achieve their potential in a supportive and structured environment.

• Supporting pupils with a range of Special Educational Needs (SEN) including ASD, ADHD, SEMH, speech & language needs and learning difficulties
• Working 1:1 or in small groups to encourage learning and engagement
• Supporting the class teacher with behaviour management and classroom routines
• Helping pupils develop social, emotional and communication skills
• Creating a calm, positive and nurturing environment
• Working closely with SENCOs, teachers and other support staff to meet individual learning goals

• Has experience working with children or young people (school, care, youth work, support work etc.)
• Is patient, reliable and confident supporting additional needs
• Can build strong relationships and remain calm under pressure
• Has a genuine passion for supporting learners with SEN
• Is available to work full-time or flexible days (we can work around you!)

• Experience supporting pupils with autism (ASD) and/or SEMH
• Team Teach / de-escalation training
• Previous experience in a school or specialist setting
• A valid Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willing to apply)

• If you are interested, please click on the apply button and contact Alice Law on  | Ext: 4010.
• If you are not interested in this role but know someone else who might be, 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. 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 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: Alice Law
Telephone:  | Ext: 4010