Job Title: Teaching Assistant Pay: From £450/week Hours: Monday - Friday, 8.30-3.30, Term-time only Location: Patchway, BS34 Axcis Education are working closely with a friendly and inclusive primary school in the Patchway area who are seeking a dedicated 1:1 Teaching Assistant to support a child in Year 2 with Autism and behavioural needs. This is a long-term opportunity with the potential to lead to permanent employment for the right candidate. The school is looking for someone who is proactive, positive, and genuinely passionate about supporting children with SEND. The role will involve: Providing 1:1 support throughout the school day Tailoring learning activities to meet the needs of a pupil with Autism Supporting speech, language and communication needs (SLCN) Using an understanding of behaviour as communication to respond calmly and consistently Encouraging engagement, independence, and emotional regulation Working collaboratively with teaching staff and the wider school team The ideal candidate: Has experience supporting children with SEND (school-based experience is not essential) Demonstrates a good understanding of Autism and SLCN Is active, enthusiastic, and resilient, with a nurturing approach Is motivated by making a positive difference to children’s lives Experience from care, support work, youth work, or similar SEND-related roles will be strongly considered. Why work with Axcis Education? Specialist SEND recruitment agency Ongoing support from an experienced consultant Access to long-term and permanent opportunities If you are passionate about supporting children with additional needs and are looking for a rewarding long-term role, we would love to hear from you. To apply or find out more, please contact: Laura Dowson Axcis Education INDBRI<br/><br />If you are interested, then please click on the apply button and contact Laura Dowson on 0117 472 2400 l Ext: 2014.<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. 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> Laura Dowson&nbsp;</strong><br /><br /><strong><span style="color:#e0004d;">Telephone: </span> 0117 472 2400 l Ext: 2014</strong></strong>