Secondary Behaviour Support

Axcis Education; Preston; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free online training

Safeguarding Level 2 qualification

Flexibility

Competitive rates of pay

Experience with SEND

Job summary

Axcis Education is recruiting a Behaviour Support Teaching Assistant to work with pupils aged 11-16 with additional needs at a Preston secondary school. The role is available full-time or part-time, with hours 8:30am–3:30pm, Monday to Friday, and on-site parking is available.

Transport links from Preston city centre are provided. Candidates should have an Enhanced DBS (update service) or be willing to obtain one, plus at least 6 months of relevant experience or a qualifying credential.

Qualifications

• Enhanced DBS check on the update service
• 6 months of relevant experience OR a relevant qualification
• A genuine desire to make a difference to young people’s lives

Responsibilities

• Support pupils in lessons and assist the teacher
• Deliver engaging activities and monitor pupil progress
• Work with students aged 11-16 with additional needs (SEND)

Skills

Communication

Empathy

Patience

Education

Enhanced DBS check (update service)

Job description

Behaviour Support Teaching Assistant Are you looking for a rewarding role within a SEND school which will grow your skills and transform the lives of others? Here at Axcis Education, we are recruiting for full-time and part-time teaching assistants to work with students aged 11-16 with additional needs at a secondary school in Preston. The school has a great support network and we have high staff retention there. The students in this school have a range of special needs such as autism, challenging behaviour and social, emotional and mental health needs. Behaviour at this school can be challenging so we are looking for candidates that won't be phased by this.

Pay rates begin at £14.30 per hour and may increase depending on experience. Transport links are offered from Preston city centre and surrounding areas, and free parking is provided on site.

You will be required to work with the pupils in a range of lessons and support the teacher in the delivery of engaging activities. The role will start as soon as possible and candidates applying for this role must be available to work 8:30am – 3:30pm, Monday – Friday.

The ideal candidate will have:

• Brilliant communication skills, empathy and patience
• An Enhanced DBS check on the update service (if you do not have this, we can guide you through the process)
• 6 months of relevant experience OR a relevant qualification
• A genuine desire to make a difference to young people’s lives

Those from backgrounds such as care, coaching, youth work and support work are also encouraged to apply.

What we can offer you:

• Free online training
• Free Safeguarding Level 2 qualification
• Flexibility
• Competitive rates of pay
• Opportunity to gain experience within schools and with special needs

INDLAN

This is a temporary position, unless stated otherwise.

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.

If the position you are applying for involves working with children or vulnerable adults, this post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974.

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.