We are currently looking for a dedicated and experienced SEND Teaching Assistant to join a friendly and supportive special needs school in Tilehurst. This is a full-time position, working Monday to Friday from 8:30am to 3:30pm, with a daily rate of £92.63. The role offers a fantastic opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of children and young people with additional needs while becoming part of a committed and nurturing educational team. In this role, you will support pupils aged 4 to 17 with a range of moderate to severe learning disabilities, helping them to access learning, develop confidence and build essential life skills. Working closely with teachers and other support staff, you will provide tailored support that enables each pupil to engage positively in school life and achieve their individual goals within a safe, structured and encouraging environment. The successful candidate will be confident supporting children and young people with a variety of special educational needs and disabilities, both within the classroom and on a one-to-one basis. You will assist with learning activities, encourage participation and independence, and support behaviour management strategies that help pupils remain engaged and successful throughout the school day. Building strong, trusting relationships with pupils will be a key part of the role, as will providing a consistent and positive presence that helps them feel secure and supported. We welcome applications from individuals with experience in SEND settings, care and support work, social work or other roles involving vulnerable children, young people or adults. Transferable skills from these sectors are highly valued, particularly where relationship building, behaviour support and promoting independence have been central responsibilities. The ideal candidate will be patient, resilient and proactive, with excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to adapt their approach to meet a wide range of needs. You should be comfortable working across different age groups and levels of ability, and willing to support with personal care where required. A genuine passion for helping children and young people overcome barriers to learning and development is essential. This is a rewarding opportunity to be part of a specialist educational setting where your contribution will have a lasting impact. Every day brings the chance to support pupils in achieving meaningful progress, celebrating successes and developing the skills they need for the future. If you have the experience, enthusiasm and commitment to support young people with SEND, 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>