Axcis Education are pleased to be working in partnership with a lovely large special needs school in the Forest Of Dean who are looking to recruit a teaching assistant who will be working with young children with Autism, Learning Difficulties, PMLD, global delay and ADHD in addition to those who display challenging behaviour. You will be working in small groups providing general in class support and some 1:1 support also and you will need to be able to establish a good working relationship with the pupils very quickly and be committed to supporting and nurturing the pupils you will be working with. You will be supporting pupils who are in key stages 1 and 2 and the role is full time (8.30am to 3.30pm), starting ASAP and will run till end of the winter term initially with the potential for it to be for the full academic year for the right candidate. This role pays a daily rate of £80 per day. Your role will be to help with integrating the pupils into a lesson based environment and support the pupils with their daily routines. This is a safe and encouraging environment where the pupils are nurtured and supported to reach their full potential though a range of highly engaging lessons and activities. The right candidate will be an inventive and positive TA who has a proactive attitude and will be calm and resilient in difficult situations. You will be a positive role model and will have a chance to make a real difference to a child's life. The special school is extremely welcoming, has a fantastic support structure and offers excellent resources for all staff that work there. It is set in lovely grounds and the school would be interested in taking the successful candidate on to a permanent contract. Free parking is also available. The successful teaching Assistant should: " Be resilient and able to remain calm in challenging situations " Have a caring and compassion approach " Have an in-depth knowledge of safeguarding guidelines " Understand the delicate nature of working with pupils with behavioural difficulties. " Have the drive to consistently engage pupils with creative activities " Be able to provide evidence of successful experiences from working with reception or early year pupils with additional learning needs. If you have similar experience and are looking for flexible work, then this could be the perfect role for you. We offer competitive rates of pay and a fantastic refer a friend scheme where you can earn up to £250 in high-street vouchers. At Axcis, we value our teachers and support staff and the hard work they put in on a daily basis. You will have a professional consultant who will be your point of contact throughout your time working for us. Axcis Education is a specialist recruiter for special needs education. Established in July 2001, we are now recognised as the foremost supplier of quality SEND teaching and, support staff in the UK. As sponsors of the National Autistic Society and other notable SEND organisations, Axcis takes it duty of care to the profession seriously and we do our best to find only the best staff for the schools we work with. Axcis Education is the UK's leading supply agency of SEND Teaching Professionals. If you are interested, please apply for the role and we will contact you to arrange your registration. INDJOBS <br/><br />If you are interested, then please click on the apply button and contact Kathryn Green on 02921 602960 | Ext: 2005.<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> Kathryn Green&nbsp;</strong><br /><br /><strong><span style="color:#e0004d;">Telephone: </span> 02921 602960 | Ext: 2005</strong></strong>