Teaching Assistant – Secondary SEND Support | Chorley | September Start Are you passionate about supporting young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND)? Axcis Education is a specialist SEND agency that provides SEND staff to schools for short-term, long-term, and temp-to-perm opportunities. We are currently recruiting for a dedicated and proactive Teaching Assistant to join a welcoming secondary school in Chorley from September. This mainstream secondary school has a specialist class that supports pupils with a range of SEND and complex needs. The successful candidate will play a key role in supporting students both within the classroom and on a 1:1 basis, helping them to access learning while managing behaviours that may challenge. This position is initially offered as a long-term contract, with the potential to become temp-to-perm, depending on school funding and candidate performance. The role includes: • Full-time and part-time opportunities available. • Working hours between 8:30am and 4:00pm. • Supporting secondary-aged pupils with a range of SEND, complex needs, and behaviours that challenge. • Providing support both in class and on a 1:1 basis. • Working closely with teachers and the wider SEND team to promote positive outcomes for students. To be considered, you will need: • A minimum of 6 months' experience working with SEND. • If you are an overseas candidate, you must have at least 3 months' experience working with SEND in the UK. • Previous experience supporting pupils in a secondary school setting is highly desirable. Candidates with secondary classroom experience and personal SEND experience will also be considered. • A genuine passion for working with children and young people with SEND and complex needs. • A proactive, resilient, and positive approach to supporting pupils with additional needs. • An Enhanced DBS on the Update Service, or be willing to apply for one (Axcis can support you through the application process). • The ability to reliably commute to Chorley and the surrounding areas. In return, Axcis Education offers: • Pay starting from £92.63 per day. • Flexible full-time and part-time opportunities. • Ongoing support from a dedicated Axcis Education consultant. • Opportunities for professional development. • The potential to secure a permanent position within the school. If you're looking for a rewarding role where you can make a real difference to the lives of young people with SEND, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today to join Axcis Education and start your next opportunity this September. INDLAN<br/><br />If you are interested, then please click on the apply button and contact Amy Bingham on 0151 459 9299 / 01772 540 740 l Ext: 3033.<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> Amy Bingham&nbsp;</strong><br /><br /><strong><span style="color:#e0004d;">Telephone: </span> 0151 459 9299 / 01772 540 740 l Ext: 3033</strong></strong>