Job Title: Teaching Assistant Location: Salisbury, Wiltshire Contract Type: Full-Time Salary: £95 per Day Job Description: We are currently seeking a dedicated and compassionate Teaching Assistant with experience in managing challenging behaviors to join a SEMH school in Salisbury, Wiltshire. You will be providing essential support to a student in Year 7 with ASC (Autism). This role requires a talented individual who is committed to improving educational outcomes and creating a positive learning environment for students with special educational needs. Key Responsibilities: - Provide 1:1 support to a student with autism, adapting your approach according to their individual needs and education plan. - Utilise effective strategies to manage and de-escalate challenging behaviours in and out of the classroom setting. - Support the student in developing social skills, independence and self-regulation techniques. - Collaborate with teachers, special educational needs coordinators and the student's family to ensure a cohesive approach to their education and wellbeing. - Assist in the preparation of learning materials tailored to the student's abilities and interests. - Monitor the student's progress, keep detailed records and provide feedback to relevant stakeholders. - Maintain a safe, inclusive and supportive learning environment at all times. - Attend meetings and training sessions as required to further your understanding of autism and behaviour management strategies. - Encourage the student to engage with the curriculum, participate in classroom activities and foster a love for learning. Requirements: - Demonstrated experience in managing challenging behaviour, preferably within an educational setting. - A patient and empathetic approach to supporting students with additional needs. - Good communication skills with the ability to engage effectively with students, staff and parents. - An understanding of autism and the various educational approaches and interventions that can support students on the spectrum. - The ability to work flexibly and respond to the changing needs of the student and school system. - A professional attitude and the capability to work as an integral member of a committed educational team. - An enhanced DBS check (or willingness to obtain one). <br/><br />If you are interested, then please click on the apply button and contact Grace O'Neill on 0139 294 9022 l Ext: 6009.<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> Grace O'Neill&nbsp;</strong><br /><br /><strong><span style="color:#e0004d;">Telephone: </span> 0139 294 9022 l Ext: 6009</strong></strong>