Axcis are looking for an experienced primary teaching assistant to work in a special needs school based in Ealing, West London to join their support staff team. The school require a teaching assistant for a long term, full time role to work within their primary department. You will be expected to provide 1:1 support for a key stage 1 pupil with a physical disability. This will include manual handling and hoisting in and out of a wheelchair on a daily basis. You may also be required to provide general in-class support and to lead small group interventions with other special needs students under the direction of the learning support coordinator. Previous experience of working with children with physical disabilities is essential and all applicants must be willing to assist with personal care. Teaching assistants with knowledge of manual handling, feeding and medical administration training are highly desirable, although applicants without this training will also be considered. Many of the children in this provision are non verbal and therefore the ability to use communication aids such as Makaton or PECS) would be advantageous but is not essential for the role. If you are a caring, friendly and patient person with a care/support worker background then this would be an ideal role for you. This is a full time, long term position with an immediate start and could continue on until the end of the following academic year for the right candidate. <br/><br />If you are interested, then please click on the apply button and contact Danny Webb on 020 7580 2956 | Ext: 1014.<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> Danny Webb&nbsp;</strong><br /><br /><strong><span style="color:#e0004d;">Telephone: </span> 020 7580 2956 | Ext: 1014</strong></strong>