SEND Teaching Assistant – Primary (1:1 & Small Groups)

Axcis Education; Chorley; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Axcis Education in Chorley is seeking a Teaching Assistant (SEND) to support pupils in a primary school. The role involves 1:1 and small-group support, delivering learning activities, and promoting communication and social development under the guidance of teaching staff.

We offer immediate or October start dates with both full-time and part-time options, long-term or term-time only contracts. DBS checks and safeguarding are required, with ongoing training and professional development provided.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting children or vulnerable individuals in schools or similar environments is beneficial but not essential.
• Ability to adapt activities to meet diverse learning needs.
• Commitment to safeguarding and pupil wellbeing.
• Confident in building positive relationships with pupils.
• Comfortable working as part of a wider team.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 and small-group support tailored to individual needs.
• Support pupils in the classroom and across the wider school environment.
• Deliver learning activities and interventions under guidance of teaching staff.
• Encourage communication, emotional regulation, independence and social development.
• Adapt activities and resources to support different learning needs.
• Support pupils with sensory, physical and personal care needs where required.
• Work alongside teachers, therapists and other specialist professionals.
• Help create a safe, structured and inclusive environment.
• Celebrate and support pupils' individual progress and achievements.

Skills

Caring & nurturing

Patient & resilient

Team player

Safeguarding awareness

Positive relationships

Strong communication

Job description

Axcis Education in Chorley is seeking a Teaching Assistant (SEND) to support pupils in a primary school. The role involves 1:1 and small-group support, delivering learning activities, and promoting communication and social development under the guidance of teaching staff.

We offer immediate or October start dates with both full-time and part-time options, long-term or term-time only contracts. DBS checks and safeguarding are required, with ongoing training and professional development provided.