Are you passionate about making a positive impact on the lives of children and young people with special educational needs? We are seeking a dedicated and flexible individual to join our team as a SEND Teaching Assistant. This full-time role begins in January 2025 and is based in Reading, with working hours from 8:30 AM to 3:30 PM, Monday through Friday. The position offers a daily rate of £83.40, which increases after 12 weeks. In this role, you will support children and teenagers aged 4 to 18 who have a variety of special educational needs. This may include providing tailored assistance to those with ASD, PMLD, SLD, SEMH needs or challenging behaviours. Your responsibilities will involve offering one-on-one or small group support, assisting with personal care when necessary and working collaboratively with teaching staff and other professionals to implement individualised support plans. Flexibility is key, as you will work across different classrooms and adapt to the needs of varying age groups and abilities. This role requires someone with personal or professional experience in supporting individuals with special needs, whether in school settings, care roles or at home. A compassionate nature, excellent communication skills and the ability to build trusting relationships are essential. You should also be willing to provide personal care when needed and possess the patience and empathy required to help children thrive. Joining our team means becoming part of a supportive environment that values your contributions and offers opportunities for professional growth. This is a rewarding role where you can truly make a difference, experiencing the daily challenges and triumphs of working with young people with diverse needs. If you’re excited about this opportunity and have the experience and enthusiasm to succeed, we’d love to hear from you. Please send us your CV along with a short cover letter explaining your suitability for the role and why it appeals to you. INDREA <br/><br />If you are interested, then please contact Sam Higham on 0207 580 2956 | Ext: 1038 and click on the apply button.<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.<br /><br />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 />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> Sam Higham&nbsp;</strong><br /><br /><strong><span style="color:#e0004d;">Telephone: </span> 0207 580 2956 | Ext: 1038</strong></strong>