Teaching Assistant Level 2

Axcis Education Recruitment; Ashton-under-Lyne; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Axcis Education is seeking a Level 2 Teaching Assistant for a full-time position starting in September 2025 in Ashton-under-Lyne. This role involves supporting students with Special Educational Needs in a dedicated school environment, promoting their social and emotional development. Applicants should possess relevant experience and a nurturing attitude.

Benefits

Professional development opportunities

Referral bonus

Qualifications

• Experience supporting young people in an educational setting.
• Background in working with complex needs and challenging behaviour.
• Willingness to engage in ongoing professional development.

Responsibilities

• Support students with complex needs and promote appropriate social behaviour.
• Monitor progress and engagement, and record updates for stakeholders.
• Differentiate interventions in line with the curriculum.

Skills

Teamwork

Empathy

Resilience

Initiative

Job description

Teaching Assistant Level 2 – September Start – Ashton-under-Lyne Location: Ashton-under-Lyne Pay Rate: £89–£100 per day (depending on experience) Start Date: September 2025 Contract: Full-time, Term-Time Only Are you a nurturing and resilient Teaching Assistant ready to make a meaningful difference in the lives of young people with Special Educational Needs? We are currently recruiting for a Level 2 Teaching Assistant to join a dedicated and supportive SEN school in the Ashton-under-Lyne area. This is a full-time role starting in September 2025, supporting students with a range of complex needs and challenging behaviours. What we’re looking for: - Previous experience supporting young people of school age, ideally in an educational setting. - A background in supporting students with complex needs and challenging behaviour. - Experience within an SEN setting, supporting teaching and learning for a dedicated group of students. - Proven ability to work with teachers to monitor progress and engagement, and to record and share progress updates with key stakeholders. - Experience in differentiating interventions in line with the curriculum. - A positive role model who can encourage appropriate social behaviour in and out of the classroom. - A nurturing and empathetic approach to supporting emotional and behavioural development. - Emotional and physical resilience and a non-judgemental attitude. - Strong teamwork skills with the ability to use initiative when needed. - A willingness to take part in ongoing professional development. Interested? Apply now and be part of something special this September!

If you are interested, then please click on the apply button and contact Ben Smith on 0161 529 9200 | Ext:5003.

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: Ben Smith

Telephone: [phone] | Ext:5003