Are you passionate about supporting students with SEND? Axcis Education are looking to recruit an Experienced Learning Support Assistant for a wonderful special needs school in The Forest of Dean for pupils aged 2 to 19 years old. Axcis are looking for an enthusiastic, creative, and compassionate candidate who can deal with challenging behaviour and has experience supporting individuals with learning difficulties and physical disabilities. The school has beautiful grounds and encourages the children to take part in growing fruits and vegetables during the summer months. The position is general in-class support - you may be expected to work one to one, in small groups or providing general in-class support as required. Working hours for this role are between 8 am to 4pm, Monday to Friday, and the daily rate of pay is £93.48. This role would be ideal for care staff or those with a care background, as personal care and moving and handling students will form part of your duties. Requirements for this role include experience working with individuals with ASD, physical disabilities and severe learning difficulties, strong spoken and written English skills, a passion for supporting students with SEND and an enhanced DBS on the update service. Please note, this role is a temporary contract with a view to go permanent in the future. INDSW
If you are interested, then please contact Isabella Tsouramanis on 0117 472 2400 | Ext: 2014 and click on the apply button.
If you are not interested in this role but know someone else who might be, don't forget that we offer £150 in shopping vouchers if you refer a friend to us and we place them in the job. For more details, contact your local Axcis office.
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.