Axcis Education are seeking to appoint a passionate, self-motivated and flexible SEN Teaching Assistant to join a collaborative and welcoming primary academy school in Plymouth The purpose of this role is to work under the instruction and guidance of the SENCO to undertake one-one work, care and support to enable access to learning for pupils with special educational and social needs. About the successful candidate You will have had previous experience in working with children in a similar setting and be able to effectively communicate with adults and children alike. Working in partnership with the teacher in the management of pupils and the classroom, assisting pupils to learn and reach their full potential as well as working with a child with challenging behaviour. If you have high expectations and understanding of behaviour of all pupils and can create and maintain a purposeful and positive learning environment, then Axcis would love to hear from you. The school is dedicated and committed to developing the knowledge, skills, attitudes and understanding which will enable the children to enjoy learning, achieve success and to feel contented and fulfilled across the curriculum. Their staff ensure, within the journey at school, that the children learn about and have confidence in themselves as learners where they are encouraged to hold high aspirations for their future. Key Skills: • To have knowledge and understanding of social, emotional & mental health needs and cognitive needs, that affect children and young people’s development. • Ability to work one-to-one with pupils with additional needs • Excellent listening and communication skills • An ability to build strong, trusting relationships • Promote and support the inclusion of all pupils in learning and social skills activities • To use positive and personalised anxiety management strategies This is a full time role which will begin on a temporary basis and has the potential to become permanent for the right person. Daily rate of pay is between £85-£90 per day and the hours of work will be Mon-Fr- 8.30-3.30 INDDEV <br/><br />If you are interested, then please contact Holly Smith on 01392 949022 | Ext: 6007 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> Holly Smith&nbsp;</strong><br /><br /><strong><span style="color:#e0004d;">Telephone: </span> 01392 949022 | Ext: 6007</strong></strong>