Teaching Assistant SEND

Axcis Education Recruitment; Skelmersdale; On-site; GBP 1,555,895 - 2,215,972; Part time

Job summary

A reputable education recruitment agency is seeking Teaching Assistants in Skelmersdale to support students aged 11 to 18 with autism and learning disabilities. Full-time and part-time roles are available, focusing on personal care and classroom assistance. Ideal candidates have experience in care settings and a proactive approach to supporting diverse educational needs. Pay starts at £13.69 per hour.

Qualifications

• Experience with non-verbal communication methods (e.g. PECS, Makaton) is desirable.
• Willingness to support with personal care.

Responsibilities

• Assist students with autism and additional needs.
• Support personal care for students.
• Work in a small class environment.

Skills

Experience working in a special school or care setting

Knowledge of severe learning disabilities

Experience supporting children or adults with these needs

Proactive and caring attitude

Reliability and consistency

Job description

Axcis Education are delighted to be working with a large SEND school in Skelmersdale, which is currently seeking Teaching Assistants to join their team in September 2025. There are both full-time and part-time positions available. The standard working hours are 8.30am to 3.30pm. Permanent contracts may be offered to candidates who thrive in their roles. The school supports students aged 11 to 18 with a range of additional needs. The role will primarily involve working with pupils with autism across the spectrum, as well as those with learning disabilities and complex needs. Supporting with personal care will be part of your daily responsibilities. This role would be well-suited to individuals from a care work background, due to the nature of the students’ needs. This well-regarded SEND school was rated ‘Good’ in its most recent OFSTED inspection. Class sizes are small, with frequently less than 10 pupils per class. The school also benefits from excellent facilities, such as multiple sensory rooms and outdoor spaces. A large on-site car park is available, as well as public transport links within walking distance of the school A successful Teaching Assistant will have the following: • Experience working in a special school or care setting • Knowledge of severe learning disabilities and profound and multiple learning disabilities • Experience supporting children or adults with these needs • Training or experience in non-verbal communication methods (e.g. PECS, Makaton), hoisting, and manual handling (desirable) • A willingness to support with personal care • A proactive, enthusiastic, and caring attitude • Reliability and consistency Pay starts from £13.69 per hour. If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of young people with complex needs and are looking for a rewarding role within a supportive and inclusive school community, we would love to hear from you. INDLAN

If you are interested, then please click on the apply button and contact John Boddington on 01772 540 740 | Ext: 3005.

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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.

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Contact: John Boddington

Telephone: [phone] | Ext: 3005