SEND LSA (LEARNING SUPPORT ASSISTANT) / TA (TEACHING ASSISTANT) NEEDED ASAP FOR A SECONDARY SCHOOL IN LIVERPOOL - Are you looking for a role that provides you with variety and where every day is different? - Do you have a passion to be the person the pupils remember for the rest of their lives as ''the person that really made a difference''? - Would you like the opportunity to really broaden your career prospects, by supporting pupils with varying SEND needs? - Have you got experience as a Teaching Assistant or have completed your L2 Qualification? WHAT IS AN LSA/TA? A Learning Support Assistant (LSA), often referred to as a Teaching Assistant (TA), is provided to support teachers and pupils in the classroom. LSAs/TAs work with all students, not only those with SEN. LSAs/TAs that work with students with SEN help those students individually to meet the targets set in their Individual Education Plan. WHAT IT TAKES - SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE: YOU'LL NEED: - sensitivity and understanding - patience and the ability to remain calm in stressful situations - to enjoy working with other people - the ability to accept criticism and work well under pressure - to be flexible and open to change - excellent verbal communication skills - knowledge of teaching and the ability to design courses - knowledge of psychology - to be able to carry out basic tasks on a computer or hand-held device WHAT YOU'LL DO - DAY-TO-DAY TASKS: IN THIS ROLE YOU COULD BE: - preparing learning materials under the supervision of the teacher - working inside or outside the classroom with individuals or groups - adapting support according to needs - looking after children's physical, social and emotional welfare - creating a stimulating environment - giving information and help to teachers - keeping records and attending review meetings WORKING ENVIRONMENT: - LSAs can work 1:1 with a student or with a small group of students. In secondary schools, there is sometimes also a separate learning support department where LSAs/TAs can work with individuals or small groups away from the classroom on work that complements the work being done in the classroom. So you must be comfortable supporting small groups and large classes where necessary. YOU WILL NEED: - Enhanced DBS on the update service (WE CAN HELP YOU GET THIS) - Classroom experience WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS FOR YOU? - Working in large secondary school, where career development is high priority - Working with students where you can genuinely make a difference - Excellent parking facilities - State of the art facilities in the school - Your very own consultant to support you and help in your career progression. - Free CPD training INDLIV <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>