Teaching Assistant

Axcis Education Recruitment; Wigan; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

£50 referral bonus for placements

Job summary

Axcis Education Recruitment is seeking a compassionate Teaching Assistant in Wigan to support a Year 4 student with autism in a primary school. You will play a crucial role in ensuring this child can access the curriculum while providing consistent support in a nurturing environment.

Qualifications

• At least 6 months experience working with children with autism.
• Ability to provide high level of classroom support.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 support to a Year 4 boy with autism.
• Anticipate needs and manage breaks as per care plan.
• Collaborate with class teacher and SENCO.

Skills

Calm approach

Consistency

Flexibility

Job description

Teaching assistant | Wigan area | from £89 per day | Full-time Axcis are an education agency specialising in providing special educational needs support across the country. We are looking for an experienced and enthusiastic teaching assistant to provide support to a Year 4 boy with Autism in a primary school in the WN1 area. This mainstream primary school caters to a wide range of additional needs and has been described as a welcoming and supportive environment by previously placed staff. Located near fantastic public transport links and with a large and easily accessible car park, this is an excellent opportunity for someone who can provide a consistent and compassionate approach. In this role as a teaching assistant, you will be providing 1:1 support to a boy in Year 4 who has autism. You will need to provide a high level of support when working in the classroom to help him to access the work that has been set and you will need to be proactive in anticipating when he needs regulation breaks and responding in line with the child’s care plan. You will be working alongside the class teacher and SENCO to ensure that this child is able to access the curriculum and is having his wider needs met. When the pupil is settled and on a regulatory activity or break, you may be asked to provide general support within the class. What we are looking for: • At least 6 months experience working with children with autism. • A calm, and consistent approach to managing challenging behaviour • Flexibility to work during school hours -8:30am- 4pm • Ability to reliably commute to the WN1 area. If you are a compassionate and understanding teaching assistant who is looking to positively impact a child’s educational experience, then we are waiting to hear from you! INDLIV

If you are interested, then please click on the apply button and contact Amy Bingham on 0151 459 9299 l Ext: 3033.

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: Amy Bingham

Telephone: [phone] l Ext: 3033