Teaching Assistant

TN United Kingdom; Wirral; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated youth worker to support secondary pupils in a PRU setting. This full-time role, commencing in September 2024, involves working closely with students who face challenges in mainstream education, including those with special educational needs. The ideal candidate will have experience in managing challenging behaviour and be prepared to work in both one-on-one and small group settings. This position offers a pathway to permanent employment after a temporary period, making it a fantastic opportunity for those looking to make a meaningful impact in the lives of young people.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children or young adults is essential.
• Prior experience with challenging behaviour preferred.

Responsibilities

• Work with secondary pupils in a PRU setting, supporting their educational needs.
• Manage challenging behaviour and apply de-escalation techniques.

Skills

Experience with challenging behaviour

De-escalation techniques

Working with children or young adults

Driving with access to a vehicle

Education

Relevant experience in youth work or education

Job description

Axcis Education is currently looking for an experienced youth worker, who is looking to move into school settings, to work at a PRU based in Leasowe. This is a full-time position starting in September 2024. You would be working 8.30am - 3.30pm Monday to Friday, either as a 1-1 or in small groups. This role would be a temp to permanent position, working a set number of weeks on supply before joining the school on a permanent basis.

The school caters for secondary pupils, who cannot remain in mainstream education. Many of the pupils experience challenging behaviour. There are other SEND needs within the school, such as autism, ADHD and learning difficulties. Challenging behaviour in some form is essential for this role. You must also have experience working with children or young adults in some form. We encourage applicants from care, residential, coaching or youth work backgrounds due to the transferable nature of the skillset. Prior experience with challenging behaviour or with de-escalation techniques would be preferred. Ideally you will be a driver with access to your own vehicle. You will require an enhanced DBS on the update service for this role. If you do not have one, Axcis can help you apply for a new one.

If you are interested, then please contact Isabel Headen-Morris on 0151 459 929 | Ext: 3011 and click on the apply button.

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.