Location: All-Through Special School, Tilehurst Hours: 8:30am – 3:30pm Pay: £89 per day Start Date: ASAP Are you passionate about supporting children and young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities? An all-through special school in Tilehurst is seeking a dedicated and flexible SEND Teaching Assistant to join their team. About the Role The school caters for pupils aged 4–19 with a wide range of needs, and flexibility is essential. You may be supporting learners in any of the classes—from early years through to post-16—depending on where the need is greatest. This is a varied and rewarding role where no two days are the same. The role includes supporting pupils with personal care needs, helping them to access learning, and promoting their independence, wellbeing and engagement. Key Responsibilities • Provide in-class support for pupils with a wide range of SEND, adapting to different classrooms and age groups as required • Assist with personal care, including toileting, changing and feeding • Support pupils with communication, emotional regulation and engagement in learning • Work closely with teachers and therapists to deliver tailored strategies • Contribute to creating a safe, positive and inclusive learning environment • Build supportive relationships with pupils, staff and families About You • Prior experience working with children or young people with SEND (in a school, care, youth work or similar setting) • A flexible, proactive and compassionate approach • Comfortable providing personal care • Strong communication and teamwork skills • A calm, patient and resilient attitude • Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people What We Offer • A welcoming and supportive staff team • A diverse and engaging school environment with opportunities to learn and grow • The chance to make a meaningful difference in the lives of children and young people If you are enthusiastic, adaptable and passionate about supporting learners with additional needs, we would love to hear from you. INDLON<br/><br />If you are interested, then please click on the apply button and contact Sam Higham on 0207 580 2956 | Ext: 1038.<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> Sam Higham&nbsp;</strong><br /><br /><strong><span style="color:#e0004d;">Telephone: </span> 0207 580 2956 | Ext: 1038</strong></strong>