Full-Time Teaching Assistant – Specialist SEND School Location: Redruth, Cornwall Full-time | Monday–Friday | 8:30am–3:30pm £94–£98 per day Are you a caring and enthusiastic Teaching Assistant looking for a rewarding new opportunity within a specialist SEND setting? We are working with a welcoming specialist school in Redruth that is looking for a full-time Teaching Assistant to join their dedicated team. The school supports children and young people with a range of additional and complex learning needs and places a strong emphasis on individual progress, wellbeing, independence and preparing pupils for life beyond school. About the Role You will work alongside teachers and experienced support staff to help pupils engage with learning and develop their confidence and independence. Your responsibilities will include: • Supporting pupils on a one-to-one and small-group basis • Helping children access and engage with their learning • Supporting communication, social development and independence • Encouraging positive behaviour and building trusting relationships • Helping pupils develop practical and life skills • Providing a calm, patient and consistent approach • Working closely with teachers and the wider team to meet individual needs The school provides a practical and engaging learning environment, with activities designed around pupils' individual interests, abilities and future goals. What We're Looking For We'd love to hear from Teaching Assistants who are: • Caring, patient and approachable • Confident supporting children with SEND • Resilient and able to remain calm in challenging situations • Passionate about helping young people achieve their potential • Comfortable working as part of a close-knit team Previous experience working with children or young people with SEND is essential. Experience within a specialist school or supporting pupils with complex needs would be highly beneficial. Why Apply? This is a fantastic opportunity to join a supportive and experienced team where pupils' individual needs are genuinely at the heart of their education. You will have the opportunity to make a real difference to pupils' confidence, progress and independence while developing your own experience within specialist SEND education. If you're a dedicated Teaching Assistant looking for a full-time role where your work can have a genuine impact, we'd love to hear from you. INDDEV <br/><br />If you are interested, then please click on the apply button and contact Holly Smith on 01392 949022 | Ext: 6007.<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> Holly Smith&nbsp;</strong><br /><br /><strong><span style="color:#e0004d;">Telephone: </span> 01392 949022 | Ext: 6007</strong></strong>