SEND TA – Seizure & Epilepsy Support | From £89/day | Barking & Dagenham | September Start | Full Time | Long Term Axcis are recruiting for a compassionate and alert Teaching Assistant to support a primary-aged pupil with epilepsy and complex medical needs in a mainstream school in Barking & Dagenham. The role will begin in September and will require someone with confidence managing seizures or who has experience supporting children with high health or care needs. The school is a friendly, community-led setting, just a short walk from Barking Station and offers on-site parking and strong links with healthcare professionals and the local authority. Rated “Good” by Ofsted, the school has a strong emphasis on inclusion and wellbeing for all learners. In this role, you will be: • Supporting a child 1:1 with epilepsy, ensuring consistent monitoring and safety throughout the school day. • Following medical protocols in the event of a seizure and communicating effectively with staff and families. • Providing academic and emotional support to help the child access learning confidently. • Working closely with the school nurse, SENCo and external professionals to meet care plans. • Supporting with transitions, routines and any additional needs the child may have. What we are looking for: • Experience supporting a child or young person with epilepsy or similar medical needs. • First aid training and/or awareness of seizure care protocols (training can be arranged). • Calm under pressure, with a nurturing and responsive approach. • Comfortable working 1:1 in a classroom environment, supporting learning and wellbeing. If you’re looking for a meaningful, pupil-focused role and have the right background, this could be an incredibly rewarding opportunity.<br/><br />If you are interested, then please click on the apply button and contact Max Anastasiou on 020 7580 2956 | Ext: 1069.<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> Max Anastasiou&nbsp;</strong><br /><br /><strong><span style="color:#e0004d;">Telephone: </span> 020 7580 2956 | Ext: 1069</strong></strong>