Address A large secondary school in Taunton requires a specialist SEND learning support assistant to work within the school's autism resource base. The resource base is brand new and very well managed with a friendly team! They are looking for someone who is team player, calm, patient and reliable and can follow instruction. A good sense of humour is a must and the ability to adopt very quickly as and when needed. The ideal SEND LSA will have experience working with secondary aged students. The School are looking for someone with experience working with young people with autism and Asperger's Syndrome. This can be a very challenging setting, so knowledge of behaviour management techniques is a must. You will be supporting students on a one to one basis, either within mainstream settings or separately in the base. The facilities in the base include a sensory room and garden, a forest school and links with The Prince's Trust. In addition, the training provided by the school and within the base is second to none, this would be a great role for both an experience Teaching Assistant or someone looking to develop their skills. This is a full time, temporary role (8:30am-3:30pm), 5 days (Mon-Fri) a week. This role is initially on a supply basis through Axcis, but it has the potential to become permanent. Axcis is an equal opportunities employer. 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. All staff will be subject to our stringent vetting procedures, which include an enhanced DBS, full work history, references and a face-to-face interview.
If you are interested, then please contact Emma Court on 0117 4722400 | Ext: 2004 and click on the apply button.
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This is a temporary position, unless stated otherwise.
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.
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).
Axcis Education is an employment agency offering temporary supply work for daily, short-term and long-term assignments in addition to permanent positions.
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.
Salary / Pay Rate will be dependent on your skills and experience.
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Contact: Emma Court
Telephone: 0117 4722400 | Ext: 2004
