SEND Teaching Assistant Location: Taunton, TA4 Start Date: January 2025 Hours: Full-time, 8:30 am - 3:30 pm, Monday to Friday Contract: Temporary with the view to go Permanent About the Role: Axcis Education is collaborating with a dynamic middle school in Taunton, TA4, to recruit a dedicated full time Teaching Assistant to support students with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs. This inclusive school provides a nurturing environment, encouraging both academic and personal development. Requirements: Experience supporting children with SEMH or SEND is highly desirable. Patient, adaptable, and empathetic, with a proactive attitude. Strong teamwork and communication skills to liaise with staff and support children effectively. Capable of managing challenging behaviour positively and calmly. Who We’re Looking For: Candidates with experience in the following are encouraged to apply: Nurseries, colleges, youth clubs, or residential settings. Care homes or personal SEND experience. Graduates in sociology, psychology, sports, music, art, or drama. Additional Information: Hours: 8:30 am – 3:30 pm. Pay: £83.40 per day. If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of SEND students, we’d love to hear from you! Contact Mia@Axcis.co.uk for more information. INDSW<br/><br />If you are interested, then please contact Mia Green on 0117 472 2400 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> Mia Green&nbsp;</strong><br /><br /><strong><span style="color:#e0004d;">Telephone: </span> 0117 472 2400</strong></strong>