Are you looking for your next SEND teaching assistant role supporting MLD and ASC pupils? Axcis are the leading SEND education recruitment agency in the UK and we are looking to recruit a teaching assistant for an SEND school in Beaminster, West Dorset. The school is a specially built SEN school that supports local MLD and ASC pupils. The site benefits from a wide range of purpose built facilities such as a therapy pool, sensory rooms and classroom kitchens. It's a small site, with under 100 pupils on roll and caters exclusively for KS1 - 2 pupils who have an EHCP with ASC and MLD, some pupils will have other SEND in addition. The school are looking to recruit a teaching assistant to join their KS2 class after the February half term break, the class has 7 pupils and you will be part of a team of three staff (2 TAs one teacher) who are long standing employees and know the class well. The school has been judged "good" by Ofsted and pupils in this school generally display excellent behaviours. The staff team are small and friendly and the school has a large car park. The role is to start as soon as possible and it is a long term position. You'll be expected to work on a 1:1 and small group basis with pupils who have additional needs and require extra support in class. The role will be full time and school hours are 8.30am - 3:45pm Monday - Friday. You must have experience working with children who have special educational needs in a school setting. The ideal candidate would have experience with PECS and Makaton as a number of the pupils are pre or non verbal as well as being enthusiastic, hard working, empathetic and compassionate If this role sounds suitable then please apply or contact Alex at Axcis on 01392 949 022 INDJOBS <br/><br />If you are interested, then please click on the apply button and contact Alex Holt on 01392 949022 | Ext: 6001.<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> Alex Holt&nbsp;</strong><br /><br /><strong><span style="color:#e0004d;">Telephone: </span> 01392 949022 | Ext: 6001</strong></strong>