SEND Unit Teaching Assistant

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

Job summary

Axcis Education is recruiting a full-time SEND Unit Teaching Assistant to support primary pupils with autism and complex needs in Preston. You will work 8:45am – 3:15pm, Monday – Friday, assisting the teacher in delivering engaging activities and helping pupils regulate emotions.

The role requires calm, confident support, an Enhanced DBS (or willingness to obtain one), and a genuine desire to make a difference in young people’s lives. Free DBS guidance and safeguarding support are provided.

Qualifications

• Enhanced DBS check on the update service is preferred.
• Relevant experience or a relevant qualification is desirable.
• Genuine desire to make a difference to young people lives.

Responsibilities

• Support children with autism, complex needs and learning difficulties in the SEND Unit.
• Assist the teacher in delivering engaging activities and learning experiences.

Skills

Empathy

Communication skills

Patience

DBS check

Job description

SEND Unit Teaching Assistant

Are you looking for a rewarding role within a primary school's SEND Unit which will grow your skills and transform the lives of others? Here at Axcis Education, we are recruiting for a full-time teaching assistant to work with primary-aged pupils with autism, complex needs and learning difficulties in Preston. The candidate applying for this position must be comfortable and confident supporting children with challenging behaviour. It is important that through calm and confident support, the candidate is able to help regulate the children's emotions. This school is rated “Good” by Ofsted. Pay rates begin at £14.25 (PAYE) 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 within the SEND unit 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 8:45am – 3:15pm, 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)
• A good level 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. If your experience with children/special needs come from personal experience, please do not hesitate to apply.

What we can offer you:

• Free online training and certificates with the Axcis Academy
• Free Safeguarding Level 2 qualification
• Flexibility
• Competitive rates of pay

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). 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. 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.