Axcis Education are working with a specialist secondary school based in Wakefield, the school are looking for an experience SEND Teaching Assistant on a day to day and long term basis. The school caters to students aged 11-19 with a range of complex needs, including severe, complex, or profound multiple learning difficulties. Many of the students also have additional needs such as autism, sensory impairment, challenging behaviours, as well as medical and physical difficulties. We are looking for dedicated individuals who are committed to making a positive impact on the lives of students with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities! Key Responsibilities: Work closely with class teachers and other professionals to develop and implement strategies that support the diverse learning needs of students. Provide 1:1 and small group support to students with SEND, helping to address barriers to learning and fostering their academic and social development. Use behaviour management techniques to create a safe, positive, and inclusive learning environment. Support social interactions and help develop peer relationships within the classroom. Encourage independence and self-confidence in students with complex needs. Essential Requirements: Previous experience working with SEND students, ideally in an educational setting. Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage and build relationships with students and staff. Patient, empathetic, and adaptable to meet the individual needs of students. Experience using de-escalation techniques to support students in times of crisis, up to date team teach training is highly desirable. Up to date manual Handling Training is highly desirable. INDLEE<br/><br />If you are interested, then please contact Cathryn Smedley on 0113 513 1717 | Ext: 8004 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> Cathryn Smedley&nbsp;</strong><br /><br /><strong><span style="color:#e0004d;">Telephone: </span> 0113 513 1717 | Ext: 8004</strong></strong>