Location: Skelmersdale Salary: Starting from £83.50 per day Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30-3:30pm. Start Date: ASAP We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate SEND Teaching Assistant to join us working in a primary school in Skelmersdale. This is a fantastic opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of children with autism and learning disabilities, supporting their educational development and personal well-being. As a SEND Teaching Assistant, you will work closely with children who have autism and learning disabilities, providing tailored support both in the classroom and during personal care routines. Your role will be to help create an inclusive learning environment, support emotional well-being, and assist with the physical and personal care needs of the children as required. Key Responsibilities: • Support children with autism and learning disabilities in the classroom, helping them engage with learning activities and achieve their full potential. • Provide one-on-one or small group support to students with additional needs, helping them develop their academic and social skills. • Assist with personal care tasks, including toileting, feeding, and mobility support, as required. • Collaborate with the class teacher and SENDCo to plan and implement individual learning plans and strategies. • Support children during lunchtime and breaks, ensuring their safety and well-being. • Help children develop social skills and build positive relationships with peers and adults. • Maintain a calm, patient, and nurturing approach to meet the varied needs of the children. • Record and report on children's progress, behaviour, and any concerns to the class teacher or SENDCo. The Ideal Candidate: • Have an enhanced DBS on the update service • Previous experience working with children with SEND, particularly autism and learning disabilities, is desirable but not essential. • A compassionate, patient, and understanding approach to working with children. • Ability to assist with personal care needs in a dignified and respectful manner. • Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively as part of a team. • A proactive attitude, with a focus on the individual needs of each child. • A commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children If you are committed to making a positive impact and have the skills and compassion needed to support children with SEND, we would love to hear from you. The school has a strong team of permanent staff who can support agency supply. <br/><br />If you are interested, then please contact Jessica Tierney on 0151 459 9299 | Ext: 3029 and click on the apply button.<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;150 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> Jessica Tierney&nbsp;</strong><br /><br /><strong><span style="color:#e0004d;">Telephone: </span> 0151 459 9299 | Ext: 3029</strong></strong>