Axcis Education are pleased to be working with a specialist SEND school in Southport, who are searching for several teaching assistants to join their team in January 2024. There are full time and part time positions available. You would be working Monday to Friday, 8.45am – 3.30pm. There is potential for a permanent position for the right applicant. The school caters for primary and secondary children across the autism spectrum. There are other needs in the school, including ADHD, learning difficulties and some challenging behaviour. Many of the pupils will have sensory, communication or social needs. Personal care will be required as part of the role. Key Responsibilities: • Assist teachers in delivering personalised education plans. • Support students with autism in their academic, social, and emotional development. • Implement strategies to manage and encourage positive behaviour. • Provide one-on-one or small group support as needed. • Collaborate with teachers, therapists, and parents to support each student's needs. Requirements: • Previous experience working with children, preferably in an educational or care setting. • Understanding of autism and a passion for supporting children with special educational needs. • Patience, empathy, and a positive attitude. Pay starts from £12.83 per hour. There is a car park on site for drivers, as well as good public transport links within walking distance of the school. INDLAN<br/><br />If you are interested, then please contact John Boddington on 01772 540 740 | Ext: 3005 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;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> John Boddington&nbsp;</strong><br /><br /><strong><span style="color:#e0004d;">Telephone: </span> 01772 540 740 | Ext: 3005</strong></strong>