Full-Time Teaching Assistant – Specialist SEND School Location: Redruth, Cornwall Full-time | Monday–Friday | 8:30am–3:30pm £94–£98 per day
Are you a caring and enthusiastic Teaching Assistant looking for a rewarding new opportunity within a specialist SEND setting? We are working with a welcoming specialist school in Redruth that is looking for a full-time Teaching Assistant to join their dedicated team. The school supports children and young people with a range of additional and complex learning needs and places a strong emphasis on individual progress, wellbeing, independence and preparing pupils for life beyond school.
About the Role
You will work alongside teachers and experienced support staff to help pupils engage with learning and develop their confidence and independence. Your responsibilities will include:
- Supporting pupils on a one-to-one and small-group basis
- Helping children access and engage with their learning
- Supporting communication, social development and independence
- Encouraging positive behaviour and building trusting relationships
- Helping pupils develop practical and life skills
- Providing a calm, patient and consistent approach
- Working closely with teachers and the wider team to meet individual needs
What We're Looking For
- Caring, patient and approachable
- Confident supporting children with SEND
- Resilient and able to remain calm in challenging situations
- Passionate about helping young people achieve their potential
- Comfortable working as part of a close-knit team
Previous experience working with children or young people with SEND is essential. Experience within a specialist school or supporting pupils with complex needs would be highly beneficial.
Why Apply?
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a supportive and experienced team where pupils' individual needs are genuinely at the heart of their education. You will have the opportunity to make a real difference to pupils' confidence, progress and independence while developing your own experience within specialist SEND education. If you're a dedicated Teaching Assistant looking for a full-time role where your work can have a genuine impact, we'd love to hear from you.
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).
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.
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.
Salary / Pay Rate will be dependent on your skills and experience.
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SEND Teaching Assistant in Redruth employer: Axcis Education
Axcis Education is an exceptional employer, offering a supportive and inclusive work culture that prioritises the wellbeing of both staff and students. Located in the vibrant area of Stoke Newington, London, employees benefit from ongoing professional development opportunities and a collaborative environment that fosters personal growth. With a strong commitment to making a meaningful impact in the lives of students with PMLD and complex needs, Axcis Education stands out as a rewarding place to work for those passionate about education and care.
