SEND Teaching Assistant – Specialist School – Chorley £95 per day | September start | Long-term opportunity | Full-time and part-time opportunities available Axcis Education is currently recruiting SEND Teaching Assistants to work in a specialist school in Chorley, supporting pupils with a range of special educational needs, complex needs and behaviours that challenge. The school supports children from primary through to secondary age and is looking to build a reliable team of Axcis Education staff who can provide consistent, long-term support from September. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced SEND Teaching Assistant or someone with a strong interest in working with children and young people with additional needs. The role would suit candidates who are patient, resilient, proactive and passionate about supporting pupils with complex needs. The role includes: • Long-term support opportunities starting from September • Full-time and part-time opportunities available • Working hours typically between 8:30am and 4:00pm • Supporting pupils from primary through to secondary age • Working with children and young people with a range of SEND and complex needs • Supporting pupils with behaviours that challenge • Providing support within the classroom, in small groups and on a 1:1 basis • Supporting pupils with their learning, communication, emotional development and day-to-day needs • Working closely with teachers, SENCOs, support staff and the wider SEND team • Promoting positive behaviour and helping to create a safe, supportive and inclusive learning environment • Supporting pupils to develop confidence, independence and positive relationships • Providing consistent support to pupils to help promote positive educational and personal outcomes To be considered for this SEND Teaching Assistant role, you will need: • A minimum of 6 months' experience working with SEND is desirable • Overseas candidates must have at least 3 months' experience working with SEND in the UK • Previous experience working in a specialist school, SEND setting or supporting pupils with complex needs is highly desirable • Experience supporting children or young people with challenging behaviour is beneficial • Experience working with either primary or secondary-aged pupils will be considered • A genuine passion for working with children and young people with SEND and complex needs • A patient, proactive, resilient and positive approach • The ability to build positive relationships with pupils and staff • The ability to remain calm and consistent when supporting pupils with additional needs • An Enhanced DBS on the Update Service, or willingness to apply for one. Axcis Education can support you through the DBS application process • The ability to reliably commute to Chorley and the surrounding areas Axcis Education can offer: • Starting day rate of £95 per day • Long-term and ongoing opportunities from September • Full-time and part-time positions • Opportunities to work within a specialist school supporting pupils with a range of SEND and complex needs • Experience working with pupils from primary through to secondary age • Opportunities to develop your SEND experience and skills • Dedicated support throughout the recruitment and placement process • DBS application support where required • Access to further education and SEND opportunities through Axcis Education The school is looking to establish a consistent team of staff who can provide reliable, long-term support from September. If you have experience working with SEND, complex needs or challenging behaviour and are looking for a rewarding long-term Teaching Assistant opportunity in Chorley, we would love to hear from you. Apply today through Axcis Education. 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>