Teaching Assistant (SEND)

Axcis Education Recruitment; Stockport; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A dedicated education agency in Stockport is seeking a compassionate Teaching Assistant (SEND) to support children with Special Educational Needs. Responsibilities include assisting in lessons, addressing medical needs, and working under the guidance of teaching staff. Ideal candidates have experience with SEND, but training is available. This is a temporary position with an immediate start available.

Benefits

£50 shopping voucher referral bonus

Qualifications

• Experience supporting children with Special Educational Needs is preferred but not essential.
• A compassionate, patient, and adaptable approach is required.
• Willingness to work across different year groups.

Responsibilities

• Support children in lessons, including their speech and language.
• Assist children with medical needs and provide personal care.
• Support pupils with EHCPs and SEND Support Plans in their learning.

Skills

Experience supporting children with SEND

Compassionate and patient approach

Adaptability

Job description

Overview

Teaching Assistant (SEND) Start: ASAP Location: Stockport

Are you passionate about supporting children with Special Educational Needs? We are seeking a dedicated Teaching Assistant (SEND) to join our team in Stockport, ideally with experience supporting primary-aged children, although training will be provided for the right candidate. You may be required to work across different year groups.

Responsibilities

• Support children in lessons, including their speech and language and social and emotional well-being.
• Assist children with medical needs and provide personal care where required.
• Support pupils with EHCPs and SEND Support Plans in their learning and development, both in the classroom and our Resource Base.
• Work under the guidance of teaching staff, the Inclusion Manager, and outside agencies to implement and evaluate agreed work programmes.

What we’re looking for / Qualifications

• Experience supporting children with SEND is preferred but not essential.
• A compassionate, patient, and adaptable approach.
• Willingness to work across different year groups and support a variety of needs.

This is an exciting opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of children while developing your skills in SEND support. Immediate start available!

Application & Additional Information

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).

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: Ben Smith

Telephone: [phone] | Ext:5003