College Teaching Asssitant

Axcis Education Recruitment; Stockport; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

An educational recruitment agency in Stockport is seeking dedicated SEN Teaching Assistants to support young people aged 16-25 with complex learning needs in a collaborative environment. The role involves providing education and care, developing communication and social skills, and supporting students with autism and sensory impairments. Ideal candidates will have a positive attitude and a commitment to making a difference. This is a temporary position with the potential for permanent roles.

Qualifications

• Experience in a care or education setting is desirable but not essential.
• Understanding of complex needs, autism, and sensory impairments.
• Confidence in supporting challenging behaviour.

Responsibilities

• Support students with complex communication and educational needs.
• Assist in planning and delivering engaging, individualised learning programmes.
• Work 1:1 with students across classroom sessions and physical activities.
• Support students with autism, sensory impairments, and physical disabilities.
• Provide personal care and mobility support.
• Encourage independence and foster positive relationships.

Skills

Empathy

Communication skills

Resilience

Support for challenging behaviour

Job description

Overview

SEN Teaching Assistants – Ages 16-25. Axcis Education is working with a specialist provision in Stockport supporting young people aged 16-25 with complex learning needs, autism, sensory impairments, and communication disorders in an outstanding, multi-sensory environment. You will join a passionate, collaborative team of Teachers, Therapists, and other SEN Teaching Assistants to provide education and care, helping students develop their communication, independence, and social skills to thrive and reach their potential.

Responsibilities

• Support students with complex communication and educational needs
• Assist in planning and delivering engaging, individualised learning programmes
• Work 1:1 with students across classroom sessions and physical activities
• Support students with autism, sensory impairments, and physical disabilities
• Provide personal care and mobility support (including hoists and wheelchairs)
• Encourage independence and foster positive relationships

Requirements

• Experience in a care or education setting is desirable but not essential
• Understanding of complex needs, autism, and sensory impairments
• Confidence in supporting challenging behaviour
• Empathy, resilience, and excellent communication skills
• A positive attitude and commitment to making a difference

Applying and additional information

If you are interested, please click the apply button and contact Ben Smith on 0161 529 9200 Ext:5003. If you are not interested but know someone who might be, we offer shopping vouchers if you refer a friend and we place them in the job.

This is a temporary position unless stated otherwise. Axcis is an equal opportunities employer and does 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. An up-to-date DBS is required or can be processed on your behalf, in addition to other mandatory compliance checks in line with DfE guidelines. If the role involves working with children or vulnerable adults, the post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974.

Axcis Education is an employment agency offering temporary and permanent positions. You must be suitably qualified and prepared to attend a face-to-face interview to demonstrate suitability. Salary/pay rate will depend on skills and experience.