Location: BS34 – South Gloucestershire Pay: £13.69 per hour Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30 AM – 3:30 PM Contract: Temporary (with potential to become permanent) Are you passionate about empowering young people with additional needs in a post-16 educational environment? We are currently recruiting for a full-time Teaching Assistant to support learners aged 16–25 with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) in a further education setting. This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to a supportive, inclusive environment that focuses on preparing students for adulthood and independence. Key Responsibilities: • Provide individual and group support to students with a variety of needs, including Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), moderate learning difficulties, and associated behavioural or emotional challenges • Assist in delivering life skills programmes, vocational learning, and classroom activities • Support students in developing independence, communication, and confidence • Work collaboratively with teaching staff, therapists, and support professionals What We’re Looking For: • Previous experience working with young people with SEND is highly desirable • A calm, flexible, and patient approach • Excellent communication and teamworking abilities • Passion for inclusive education and helping young people achieve their goals We Welcome Applicants With Experience In: • Care or residential settings • Youth work or mentoring • Supporting friends/family with additional needs • Backgrounds in Psychology, Education, Health & Social Care, Sport, or Creative Arts Additional Details: Full-time hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30 AM – 3:30 PM Hourly rate: £13.69 Initial temporary contract with the possibility of becoming permanent This is a rewarding opportunity to support young people in gaining the skills and confidence they need to thrive in adulthood. If you're dedicated, compassionate, and ready to make a difference, we’d love to hear from you. <br/><br />If you are interested, then please click on the apply button and contact Lauren Featherstone on 0117 472 2400 l Ext: 2017.<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> Lauren Featherstone&nbsp;</strong><br /><br /><strong><span style="color:#e0004d;">Telephone: </span> 0117 472 2400 l Ext: 2017</strong></strong>