Deafblind intervenor Axcis Education are looking for a deafblind intervenor to work full time and on a long term commitment to support some of their students with hearing or visual impairments, as well as any sensory needs. There would also be a potential for the job to go permanent for the right person as well. The school based on the outskirts of East Bristol cater to ages from 5-16 and a wide range of special educational needs. Much of this role would see you working with students on a 1:1 basis supporting them on both their personal needs but also their educational ones. Whilst this post is to start in September, we would consider someone that could start sooner. The right candidate will have experience and/or qualifications in working with sensory needs. Have a good understanding of speech and language barriers and be confident and aware of such things like, Makaton, BSL, PECs and other tools used to communicate with those deaf and blind. The right candidate will have all the qualities we look for in someone that works with children; empathic, understanding, patient and accommodating, working to the needs of the children. The are wonderful to work for, they offer all sorts of training and include those that work via agency and courses are often done after school and during inset days. They provide an inclusive and tight nit community that really feels like an extended family, especially when so many staff stay for so long. Their head teacher having worked there for 30 years. If you are passionate about special needs and want to work somewhere that can really provide a great environment to explore and expand your experience in it, this is a good opportunity not to miss out on. In order to work with children and enhanced DBS on the update service is required either one already held, or via a new application. Get in touch today <br/><br />If you are interested, then please contact Lee Harris on 0117 4722400 | Ext: 2006 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> Lee Harris&nbsp;</strong><br /><br /><strong><span style="color:#e0004d;">Telephone: </span> 0117 4722400 | Ext: 2006</strong></strong>