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Job Title: 1:1 SEND Teaching Assistant – PEG Feeding Experience Essential
Bourton-on-the-Water, GL54, Gloucestershire
Full-Time | Monday–Friday, 8:30am-3:30pm | Term-Time Only
Pay: £92.63–£105 per day depending on experience
Start Date: 2nd September
Contract: Temporary with the view to go permanent after 3 months
A welcoming and supportive primary school in Bourton-on-the-Water is looking for a compassionate and experienced 1:1 Teaching Assistant to support a child in Reception with complex medical and additional needs.
This is a rewarding full-time role for someone who is confident supporting young children with personal and medical care requirements, including PEG feeding. You will play a key role in helping the child access learning, build confidence and feel safe and supported throughout the school day.
The school is seeking someone calm, patient, nurturing and reliable who can build a strong relationship with both the child and the wider school team.
The Role:
You will work closely with one child in Reception on a 1:1 basis, supporting both their learning and medical needs throughout the day. Duties will include:
• Supporting the child in lessons and play-based learning activities
• Carrying out PEG feeding safely and confidently
• Working closely with the class teacher, SENCO and external professionals
• Providing emotional reassurance and encouragement
• Supporting communication, engagement, and social development
• Helping create a positive and inclusive learning environment
Essential Requirements
• Previous experience with PEG feeding
• Experience supporting children with additional needs, medical needs, or SEND
• Comfortable working within a primary school environment
• Patient, caring and attentive approach
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service or willingness to obtain one through Axcis
Desirable Experience:
• Experience supporting children in EYFS or Reception
• Knowledge of autism, speech and language needs, or complex needs
• Relevant TA, childcare, health care, or SEND qualifications
What the School Offers:
• A supportive and welcoming school team
• Ongoing training and guidance
• A meaningful role making a genuine difference every day
• Consistent full-time hours
• Opportunity for a long-term or permanent position
If you have PEG feeding experience and are passionate about supporting children with additional needs in a nurturing primary school setting, we would love to hear from you.
Apply today to be considered for this full-time 1:1 Teaching Assistant role in Bourton-on-the-Water.
Additional information:
Hours: Monday–Friday, 8:30am-3:30pm
Starting Pay: £92.63 per day
Location: Bourton-on-the-Water, GL54
Contract: Temporary to begin with, likely to go permanent at the school after the first few months<br/><br />If you are interested, then please click on the apply button and contact Mia Green on 0117 472 2400 | Ext: 2013.<br /><br />If you are not interested in this role but know someone else who might be, <strong>don't forget that we offer £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> Mia Green </strong><br /><br /><strong><span style="color:#e0004d;">Telephone: </span> 0117 472 2400 | Ext: 2013</strong></strong>
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