Location: WN8 Salary: Day rate from £83.40 depending on experience Start Date: Immediate Axcis Education are looking for a passionate and dedicated teaching assistant to work in a primary school setting, providing support to children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND). This role offers an exciting opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of students who need additional support to thrive academically and socially. As a SEND Teaching Assistant, you will be working on a one-to-one basis and in small groups, supporting students with diverse learning needs, helping them access the curriculum, and fostering a nurturing environment to help them succeed. You will play an essential role in the classroom, ensuring that SEND children feel confident, valued, and supported in their learning journey. Key Responsibilities: • Provide tailored support to children with SEND in the classroom, ensuring they are fully included in all activities. • Assist with implementing individual learning plans (IEPs) and help children reach their educational goals. • Provide support in the delivery of literacy, numeracy, and other subjects as required. • Work collaboratively with teachers, SENCOs (Special Educational Needs Coordinators), and other professionals to deliver effective support. • Support children with personal care needs and other social or emotional challenges. • Foster a safe and positive learning environment for children with SEND. • Monitor and track student progress, providing feedback and reports where necessary. Requirements: • Experience working with children, ideally in a primary school setting. • Understanding of Special Educational Needs and Disabilities and a commitment to supporting children with SEND. • Strong communication and interpersonal skills. • Patience, empathy, and a positive attitude. • Ability to work effectively as part of a team. • A relevant teaching assistant qualification (Level 2 or 3 preferred) or equivalent experience is desirable. • A DBS check will be required (we can assist in obtaining this if necessary). Axcis Education is a specialist recruitment company for SEND that was established in July 2001, and is now recognised as the foremost supplier of quality SEND teaching and support staff in the UK<br/><br />If you are interested, then please click on the apply button and contact Jessica Tierney on 0151 459 9299 | Ext: 3029.<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.<br /><br />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 />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> Jessica Tierney&nbsp;</strong><br /><br /><strong><span style="color:#e0004d;">Telephone: </span> 0151 459 9299 | Ext: 3029</strong></strong>