Axcis Education are proud to represent a 3-19 special school in the North Bristol area who are seeking to appoint an experienced teaching assistant with the necessary skills to support pupils with complex needs. This is a consistently Ofsted-rated ‘Good’ school with high hopes of achieving an ‘Outstanding’ judgement in their next Ofsted report. At this school, the successful complex needs teaching assistant would be supporting students daily in a 1-1 context by implementing individual learning journeys which allow students to make the best possible progress in the curriculum. There are consistently high expectations at this school, and you would benefit from the support of an experienced and professional staff body. On a daily basis, the successful complex needs teaching assistant would be expected to: • Demonstrate consistently high expectations of students in line with school policy; • Collaborate with other members of staff to support students to achieve their education, health care plan objectives; • Promote independent learning for students in your care across a range of pathways, including academic and life-skill based learning; • Encouraging students to develop social, emotional and communication skills. The successful complex needs teaching assistant will ideally have: • A relevant professional qualification such as NCFE CACHE Supporting Teaching and Learning in Schools, or from another sector such as Residential Care • Proven experience of working with children and young people with complex special educational needs (SEND) • An empathetic and understanding nature with the ability to foster positive professional relationships with pupils • Excellent communication skills • An Enhanced DBS Certificate which is registered with the Update Service, or a willingness to process a new application This is a full-time role starting ASAP, working between the hours of 08:30 and 15:45 Monday-Friday during term-time. Pay for this position is competitive starting at £83.40 per day on PAYE, dependent on experience. This is a long-term post - initially temporary with a look to becoming permanent. Why work with Axcis Education? • Access to over 400 free CPD courses to aid your professional development • Competitive rates of pay on PAYE • Flexible hours to suit your schedule • Regular training events and seminars with renowned SEND professionals If you are interested in becoming a complex needs teaching assistant, Axcis Education encourages you to apply for this role. INDBRI <br/><br />If you are interested, then please contact Laura Dowson on 0117 472 2400 l Ext: 2014 and click on the apply button.<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;150 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> Laura Dowson&nbsp;</strong><br /><br /><strong><span style="color:#e0004d;">Telephone: </span> 0117 472 2400 l Ext: 2014</strong></strong>