SEND Teaching Assistant – Empowering Young Learners

Axcis Education Recruitment; Preston; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 17,000; Full time

Job summary

Axcis Education Recruitment is partnering with a specialist school in Preston to recruit Teaching Assistants who can support pupils with a range of SEND. You will work with teachers and therapists to support learning both in and out of the classroom.

The role involves one-to-one and small group support, delivery of personalised programmes, and promoting communication, independence and social development, while safeguarding pupils and maintaining a calm, supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children with SEND is desirable but not essential.
• Be patient, empathetic and resilient.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Calm under pressure and able to adapt to changing needs.
• Passionate about helping pupils reach their potential.
• Committed to safeguarding and promoting welfare of children.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils one-to-one and in small groups.
• Assist with delivery of personalised learning programmes.
• Encourage communication, independence and social development.
• Support positive behaviour and emotional regulation strategies.
• Help pupils access learning through adapted resources and activities.
• Build trusting relationships so pupils feel safe and valued.

Skills

Patience

Empathy

Communication

Teamwork

Job description

Axcis Education Recruitment is partnering with a specialist school in Preston to recruit Teaching Assistants who can support pupils with a range of SEND. You will work with teachers and therapists to support learning both in and out of the classroom.

The role involves one-to-one and small group support, delivery of personalised programmes, and promoting communication, independence and social development, while safeguarding pupils and maintaining a calm, supportive environment.