Location: Woodley, Reading Pay: £92.63 per day Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30am – 3:30pm About the School: We are working with a large, modern special school in the Woodley area of Reading, catering for pupils from Early Years through to Sixth Form. The school supports children and young people with a wide range of needs, including Moderate Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC), Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulties (PMLD), Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs, and other complex learning needs. The setting is well-resourced, supportive, and committed to providing a safe, inclusive, and engaging learning environment for all pupils. The Role: We are seeking a dedicated and flexible SEND Teaching Assistant to join the team. This is a varied and rewarding role, supporting students across different age groups and needs. You will work closely with teachers and therapists to provide tailored support, helping pupils access learning and develop independence. Key Responsibilities: Support students with a range of special educational needs in classroom and specialist settings Assist with personal care, including nappy changing, across all age groups Support pupils during a variety of school activities, both in and out of the classroom Assist in hydrotherapy sessions (training provided where necessary) Encourage communication, engagement, and positive behaviour Adapt to different classes and student needs as required The Ideal Candidate Will: Be compassionate, patient, and resilient Have a flexible approach and willingness to support across the whole school Be comfortable supporting personal care needs Have a proactive and positive attitude to learning and development Ideally have experience working with children or young people with SEND What We Offer: A supportive and welcoming school environment Opportunities for training and development A varied and fulfilling role where no two days are the same If you are passionate about supporting young people with additional needs and are looking for a rewarding role in a dynamic special school, we would love to hear from you. INDREA<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>