--- **Job Title:** Full Time Teaching Assistant **Location:** Chorley, Lancashire, PR7 **Contract Type:** Full-Time, Long-Term **Start Date:** ASAP --- **About the Role:** We are seeking a dedicated Behaviour Support Teaching Assistant to join our vibrant school community located in Chorley, Lancashire. The ideal candidate will possess a genuine desire to make a significant impact on the lives of students by providing exceptional behavioural support. This full-time, long-term position calls for an individual who can work collaboratively with teaching staff to create a safe, inclusive, and nurturing learning environment. **Key Responsibilities:** - Work closely with classroom teachers to implement individual behaviour plans. - Provide in-class support to students with a range of behavioural, emotional, and social difficulties. - Employ strategies to promote positive behaviour and effective classroom management. - Act as a role model, demonstrating patience, understanding, and respect for students at all times. - Assist with the development and delivery of personalised learning activities suited to individual needs. - Monitor and record student progress, adapting support techniques as necessary. - Encourage student engagement, motivation, and participation within the classroom. - Facilitate small group and one-on-one sessions aimed at addressing specific behavioural goals. - Liaise with parents, carers, and other professionals to update on student progress and contribute to multi-disciplinary meetings as required. - Participate in training and staff development opportunities related to behaviour management and special educational needs. **Qualifications:** - NVQ Level 2/3 or equivalent in Supporting Teaching and Learning in Schools. - Proven experience in a similar role supporting children with behavioural challenges. - Solid understanding of strategies for managing challenging behaviour in an educational setting. - Good literacy and numeracy skills. - First Aid qualification is desirable. **Skills and Attributes:** - Resilient and confident in managing challenging behaviour. - High degree of flexibility and adaptability. - Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build rapport with students. - Empathetic and sensitive to the varying needs of each child. - Excellent teamwork and collaboration skills. - Committed to ongoing professional development and learning. **What We Offer:** - An opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of young people. - A supportive and friendly working environment. - A commitment to professional development. - The chance to work within a collaborative team. To apply, please submit your CV and a cover letter detailing your suitability for the role. --- We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. An Enhanced DBS check will be required for the successful candidate. --- Join our team and contribute to building a positive educational experience for our students. We look forward to receiving your application! INDLAN<br/><br />If you are interested, then please click on the apply button and contact James Kerrison on 0151 459 9299 l Ext: 3030.<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> James Kerrison&nbsp;</strong><br /><br /><strong><span style="color:#e0004d;">Telephone: </span> 0151 459 9299 l Ext: 3030</strong></strong>