SEND Teaching Assistant

Axcis Education; Cheltenham; On-site

Job description

Location: Cheltenham, GL51
Start Date: January 31st
Hours: Full-time and Part-time roles available, 8:30 am - 3:30 pm, Monday to Friday
Pay: £83.40 per day
Contract: Temporary with the potential to go permanent

Purpose:
Are you a carer seeking a change and keen to transition into education? Do you want more sociable hours and a better work-life balance while making a meaningful difference? If so, this rewarding opportunity could be ideal for you!

Axcis is collaborating with a specialist SEND school in Cheltenham to recruit dedicated Support Workers to assist students for the remainder of the academic year. The role involves both one-to-one classroom support and general class assistance for learners with complex needs, profound and multiple learning difficulties (PMLD) and those requiring personal care.

This highly regarded school is a cornerstone of the local community, supported by the local authority, and offers exceptional resources, including a hydrotherapy pool, sensory garden, and access to therapies such as music, art, massage, physiotherapy, occupational therapy, and speech and language therapy.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Provide one-to-one and classroom-based support to students with SEND needs.
2. Assist students requiring personal care in a respectful and compassionate manner.
3. Collaborate with teachers, therapists, and other professionals to create an inclusive learning environment.
4. Foster a safe, supportive, and engaging environment tailored to each student's individual needs.
5. Adapt to various classroom settings and respond effectively to dynamic needs as they arise.

About You:
We are looking for individuals who are:

1. Experienced in working with individuals with learning disabilities or from a care background.
2. Compassionate, resilient, and committed to supporting students with diverse and complex needs.
3. Reliable, hardworking, and adaptable, with a positive attitude toward learning and development.

Additional Information:

1. Pay: £83.40 per day.
2. Hours: 8:30 am - 3:30 pm, Monday to Friday.
3. Contract: Temporary with a view to becoming permanent for the right candidate.