Axcis Education is working in partnership with a mainstream primary school in Ormskirk, who are looking to recruit a dedicated and experienced Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) on a temp to permanent basis. This would be a full time position, working Monday to Friday, 27.5 hours per week. The successful candidate would work a set number of weeks on supply through Axcis before joining the school on a permanent basis. The Role You will work closely alongside the class teacher to support the delivery of a highly personalised curriculum within a small unit for pupils with complex needs. The children you will support are pre-verbal and require a nurturing, structured, and communication-focused approach to learning. A key part of your role will involve leading and supporting learning activities, delivering interventions, and helping to create a calm, engaging environment tailored to each child’s individual needs. Key Responsibilities • Support the class teacher in planning and delivering tailored learning activities • Lead small group and individual sessions within the unit • Use Intensive Interaction techniques to support communication development • Foster a safe, supportive, and inclusive learning environment • Monitor and record pupil progress, providing feedback to teaching staff • Support pupils with sensory, communication, and emotional needs The Ideal Candidate • Holds HLTA status or equivalent experience • Has strong knowledge and experience of SEND, particularly complex needs • Demonstrates practical experience using Intensive Interaction • Is confident working with pre-verbal children • Has a patient, empathetic, and proactive approach • Works well as part of a team and can take initiative when required Pay starts from £15.50 per hour and is negotiable dependent on level of qualification and experience. You will require an enhanced DBS on the update service for this position. If you do not have one, Axcis can help you apply for one <br/><br />If you are interested, then please click on the apply button and contact John Boddington on 01772 540 740 | Ext: 3005.<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> John Boddington&nbsp;</strong><br /><br /><strong><span style="color:#e0004d;">Telephone: </span> 01772 540 740 | Ext: 3005</strong></strong>