Learning support assistant for down syndrome pupil - Bristol - asap start Axcis Education are looking for an experienced learning support assistant to support a primary student who has down syndrome. The student is in year 4 but working at reception level. This will be a 1:1 post mainly occurring outside of the classroom. The student does have some challenging behaviours but nothing extreme. This is a full time and long term post and the school are looking for someone to start as soon as possible. The school is based in south Bristol and is part of a wider academy trust. The school would like someone who has had experience working with down syndrome and is very approachable to young children. They need someone who has lots of empathy but can also be firm with expectations and behaviours. If you have previous experience in a primary school or have extensive SEND experience via other means do get in touch. Due to the urgency that the school need someone, we are looking for someone who has a enchanced DBS on the update service, but we still welcome those with one to apply. INDjobs <br/><br />If you are interested, then please click on the apply button and contact Lee Harris on 0117 4722400 | Ext: 2006.<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> Lee Harris&nbsp;</strong><br /><br /><strong><span style="color:#e0004d;">Telephone: </span> 0117 4722400 | Ext: 2006</strong></strong>