SEND Teaching Assistant

Axcis Education Recruitment; Burnley; On-site; Full time

Job summary

Axcis Education Recruitment seeks a special educational needs teaching assistant for a SEND school in Burnley. The role involves working closely with children aged 4-17 who have various learning needs. Ideal candidates will have experience working with these children and be available Monday to Friday from 8:30 am to 3:30 pm. A full enhanced DBS check is required. If interested, please contact Kirsten Ashcroft-Jackson.

Qualifications

• Understanding of special educational needs and experience working with children.
• Ability to work 1:1 and in small groups.
• Willingness to go through background checks (DBS).

Responsibilities

• Support children with additional needs on a 1:1 and small group basis.
• Assist in personal care as required.
• Work collaboratively in a supportive educational setting.

Skills

Patience

Calm demeanor

Experience with additional learning needs

Education

Relevant teaching assistant qualification

Job description

Axcis Education are looking for a special educational needs teaching assistant for a SEND school in the Burnley area. The school is a large SEND provision which caters for children aged 4 - 17 years of age who have a range of needs including autism, ADHD, MLD, complex needs, downs syndrome and some challenging behaviours. The school is based on the outskirts of Burnley and the ideal candidate, would have access to a car as there is plenty of on site parking but limited options on public transport. The school is a large, welcoming and inclusive provision who are seeking a new teaching assistant to join their growing team from September 2025. The role will require you to work on a 1:1 and small group basis with children who have a range of additional needs. You may be expected to work with a range of ages and personal care may be required of you from time to time. The role will start in September but it is highly likely the school would meet you prior to this. The candidate suitable for this role will have an understanding or experience working with children who have additional learning needs and have a calm, patient demeanour. The candidate must be available between the hours of 830am - 330pm Monday - Friday and pay for this role will start at £89 per day. The candidate must have or be willing to apply for a fully enhanced DBS on the update service.

If you are interested, then please click on the apply button and contact Kirsten Ashcroft-Jackson on 01772 540740 | Ext: 3006.

If you are not interested in this role but know someone else who might be, don't forget that we offer £50 in shopping vouchers if you refer a friend to us and we place them in the job. For more details, contact your local Axcis office.

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.

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).

Axcis Education is an employment agency offering temporary supply work for daily, short-term and long-term assignments in addition to permanent positions.

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.

Salary / Pay Rate will be dependent on your skills and experience.

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Contact: Kirsten Ashcroft-Jackson

Telephone: [phone] | Ext: 3006