Classroom Assistant

Position:
Classroom Assistant (Secondary School)

Location:

Weymouth, Dorset

Hours:

Monday to Friday, 8:30am - 3:30pm Pay: £92-£100 per day

Start Date:

ASAP

Are you passionate about supporting young people who need extra encouragement to thrive in education? Are you looking for a rewarding role where no two days are the same? A welcoming and supportive secondary school in Weymouth is seeking a dedicated Classroom Assistant to join their team. This is a rewarding opportunity to work closely with students who have Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs, Autism (ASC), communication difficulties and additional learning needs, helping them build confidence, engage in learning and achieve their full potential.

As a Classroom Assistant, you will provide essential support to students both on a 1:1 basis and through small-group interventions. You will work collaboratively with teachers and the wider pastoral team to create a positive and nurturing learning environment where every student can succeed.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Supporting students with SEMH needs, Autism (ASC), communication difficulties and additional learning needs
• Delivering 1:1 support and facilitating small-group intervention sessions
• Helping pupils access lessons and engage confidently in classroom activities
• Building positive and trusting relationships with students
• Encouraging emotional regulation, resilience and independence
• Supporting behaviour management strategies in line with school policies
• Working alongside teachers to implement personalised learning and support plans
• Promoting a safe, inclusive and supportive learning environment

• Have experience working with young people, children or vulnerable adults
• Are patient, empathetic and resilient
• Have an interest in SEND, SEMH or education
• Can build strong relationships and act as a positive role model
• Are confident supporting students who may present with challenging behaviour
• Are committed to helping young people overcome barriers to learning

Experience as a Teaching Assistant, Learning Support Assistant, Support Worker, Youth Worker, Behaviour Mentor or Care Worker would be advantageous, but is not essential.

• Competitive daily pay of £92-£100 per day
• Weekly pay with a simple payroll process
• Immediate start available
• A dedicated Axcis consultant to support you throughout your placement
• Access to a range of training and professional development opportunities
• Opportunities for long-term and permanent positions
• Flexible and supportive recruitment process

If you're looking for a meaningful role where you can make a lasting difference in the lives of young people with SEMH and additional needs, 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 and be prepared to attend a face to face interview with Axcis to demonstrate your suitability for this role.

Salary / Pay Rate will be dependent on your skills and experience.