Job Advertisement: Teaching Assistant (SEND Primary - PMLD) Position: Teaching Assistant Specialization: Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) - Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulties (PMLD) Type: Full-Time, Long-Term Start Date: September 2024 Location: Skelmersdale Axcis are seeking a compassionate, patient, and highly motivated Teaching Assistant to join a school in Skelmersdale. The successful candidate will work closely with teachers, therapists, and other support staff to provide individualised support to children with Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulties (PMLD). This is a full-time, long-term position starting in September 2024. Key Responsibilities • Support Learning: Assist in the delivery of tailored educational programs, adapting resources to meet the needs of students with PMLD. • Personal Care: Provide personal care support, including feeding, toileting, and mobility assistance. • Communication: Utilise a range of communication methods, including Makaton, PECS, and AAC devices, to support students' expressive and receptive communication. • Behavioral Support: Implement individualised behaviour support plans, using positive behaviour management techniques. • Collaboration: Work closely with teachers, therapists, and parents to ensure a holistic approach to each child's development. • Classroom Environment: Assist in creating a safe, stimulating, and inclusive classroom environment that supports the well-being and learning of all students. Requirements • Experience: Previous experience working with children with PMLD, or significant SEND is essential. • Qualifications: A relevant qualification in childcare, education, or SEND support is desirable. • Skills: Strong communication skills, patience, empathy, and the ability to build positive relationships with children and staff. • Knowledge: Understanding of the principles of SEND education and familiarity with various communication methods and assistive technologies. • Attitude: A proactive and flexible approach, with a commitment to continuous professional development. • Enhanced DBS <br/><br />If you are interested, then please contact Shannon Crowther on 0151 459 9299 | Ext: 3024 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> Shannon Crowther&nbsp;</strong><br /><br /><strong><span style="color:#e0004d;">Telephone: </span> 0151 459 9299 | Ext: 3024</strong></strong>