Teaching Assistant (Seizure Support) | From £89/day | Tower Hamlets | ASAP Start | Full Time | Long Term Supply Axcis are looking to appoint a confident and caring teaching assistant to join a fantastic school in Tower Hamlets, supporting a student with a known seizure disorder. The school caters to pupils with a range of additional needs and has received positive feedback from our placed staff, particularly for its supportive and well-organised environment. Located near excellent transport links and with parking available, this is an exciting opportunity for someone who can provide calm and capable support during medical episodes. In this role, you will be providing consistent 1:1 support to a pupil with epilepsy or a similar seizure condition, ensuring their safety, wellbeing and access to learning throughout the day. You will be responsible for monitoring for any early signs of seizures, responding in line with the child’s medical care plan, and working closely with the class teacher, school nurse and SENCO to ensure clear and proactive communication with the wider team and parents. When the pupil is settled, you may be asked to provide general support within the classroom, helping to maintain a calm, inclusive and engaging learning environment. What we are looking for: • Experience supporting a child or young person with epilepsy, seizures or similar health needs in a school, care or medical setting. • Confidence in responding calmly and appropriately during medical incidents — ideally with knowledge of seizure types and first aid procedures (training can be provided). • A patient, observant and reassuring approach, with strong communication skills and a team-player attitude. • Availability for full-time, long-term work and a genuine interest in supporting young people with medical and additional learning needs. If you are experienced, compassionate and ready to make a meaningful impact, we’d love to hear from you.<br/><br />If you are interested, then please click on the apply button and contact Max Anastasiou on 020 7580 2956 | Ext: 1069.<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> Max Anastasiou&nbsp;</strong><br /><br /><strong><span style="color:#e0004d;">Telephone: </span> 020 7580 2956 | Ext: 1069</strong></strong>