ASD Teaching Assistant

Axcis Education Recruitment; Salford; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A specialized educational recruitment agency is seeking ASD specialist Teaching Assistants in Salford to support students with autism in a safe learning environment. The role involves implementing behavior support plans and developing students' social skills. Ideal candidates will have experience with ASD needs and a compassionate approach to education. Training and personal consultant support are provided, along with competitive pay and excellent ongoing development opportunities.

Benefits

Excellent training opportunities

Professional consultant support

Competitive rates of pay

Refer a friend scheme

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years experience working with children with ASD or challenging behavior.
• Understanding of emotional regulation strategies.
• Background in education, mental health, youth work, or social care is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support students with autism in specialist settings.
• Implement and review behavior support plans.
• Create safe and supportive learning environments.

Skills

Experience with ASD needs

Knowledge of trauma-informed approaches

Calm and compassionate approach

Relationship-building skills

Job description

Are you passionate about supporting children with Autism? Axcis Education is expanding our team of ASD specialist Teaching Assistants to support students in a specialist setting in Salford and Greater Manchester.

Working in line with the SEND Code of Practice (2015), you will:

• Use evidence-based resources such as Boxall profile or Zones of regulation
• Help implement and review behaviour support plans
• Use accredited de-escalation strategies - from Team Teach
• Be aware of strategies such as emotion coaching and social stories
• Support emotional regulation and develop pupils’ social skills
• Work closely with class teachers, resource manager and external professionals
• Create a safe and supportive environment where pupils can thrive
• Help track progress and contribute to Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs)

Our schools are committed to:

• Creating emotionally safe spaces for all learners
• Developing whole-child approaches to education
• Building strong, trusting relationships with pupils and families
• Developing a face based ethos
• Provide students with a range of extra-curricular activities

We want to hear from you if you:

• Have at least two years’ experience working with children with ASD needs or behaviour that challenges
• Have knowledge of trauma-informed approaches (ACE’S) and emotional regulation strategies
• Have a calm, consistent and compassionate approach
• Can form strong relationships and build trust
• Have a background in education, mental health, youth work, or social care, residential care

NB: Candidates must have a CHILD & ADULT DBS or be willing to pay for one. For this role we cannot accept a CHILD ONLY DBS

Benefits of working with Axcis:

• Axcis offers excellent training opportunities for all Teaching Assistants, including CPD training sessions on Autism Awareness, Team Teach, Behaviour Management and Non-verbal Communication, to name but a few.
• Many of our consultants are ex-teachers or support staff with SEND experience, giving Axcis unparalleled knowledge of the sector.
• At Axcis you will have a professional consultant who will be your personal point of contact throughout your time working for us. Providing support advice and guidance on your role and suggestions for professional development.
• We offer a fantastic refer a friend scheme and competitive rates of pay.

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. 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.