Axcis Education are working with a SEN school in Exeter who are looking for a full-time learning support assistant who are familiar with the PACE approach. If you have been a carer, support worker, foster parent or LSA and are trained in playfulness, Acceptance, Curiosity and Empathy we want to hear from you! The school caters for around 70 students aged 11 - 18 who are school refusers, they have an education health care plan presenting high anxiety and autism. The school visit Haldon Forest once a week, have a 2-hour P.E lesson and a 1 ½ hour cooking lesson every day. The school is a calm setting which is vital in the development of the pupils. There is a therapy dog on site as well as a speech and language therapist who works with individual students. Your role will be working in either a KS3 or KS4 class no more than 9 pupils, working alongside the Teacher supporting the pupils in their education, social and emotional needs. The pupils all have high anxiety and need a nurturing and calm approach. The school use the PACE approach in all their teachings to help secure attachments with the child and build a safe space for open communication. This role starts ASAP on a full-time basis working Monday to Friday from 8:30 to 4pm. This is a long-term role with the potential of going permanent for the right candidate. It is important that constancy is met for the pupil's anxiety. If you cannot commit to 5 days a week this is not the right role for you. Local transport links are well provided to the school and they pay the rate of £85 - £95 per day. INDDEVIf you are interested, then please contact Kirsty Chisholm on 01392 949 022 | Ext: 6002 and click on the apply button below.If you are not interested in this role but know someone else who might be, don't forget that we offer £150 in shopping vouchers if you refer a friend to us and we place them in the job. For more details, contact your local Axcis office.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).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.Contact: Kirsty ChisholmTelephone: 01392 949 022 | Ext: 6002
