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High School Teaching Assistant

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Sector

Education

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Job Type

Contract

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Salary Range

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Description

Start Date: March
Length of Role: Temp to Perm
Contract Type: Full Time- Part Time for the right candidate
Pay:£500 PAYE per week
Hours: 8:30am-3:30pm

Axcis Education is looking for an experienced Teaching Assistant on behalf of one of our partner high schools in Salford. You will join a highly experienced team, that have a wealth of knowledge As a Teaching Assistant you will support pupils in their classes, as well as working in the resource base


Working in line with the SEND Code of Practice (2015), you will:

• Use evidence-based resources such as Boxall profile or Zones of regulation

• Help implement and review behaviour support plans

• Use accredited de-escalation strategies- from Team Teach

• Be aware of strategies such as emotion coaching and social stories


• Support emotional regulation and develop pupils’ social skills

• Work closely with class teachers, resource manager and external professionals

• Create a safe and supportive environment where pupils can thrive

• Help track progress and contribute to Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs)






You’ll work in an inclusive and supportive mainstream Secondary school, within a resourced based specialised in meeting the needs of students with ASD (Autism).

Our schools are committed to:

• Creating emotionally safe spaces for all learners

• Developing whole-child approaches to education

• Building strong, trusting relationships with pupils and families

• Developing a face based ethos

• Provide students with a range of extra-curricular activities


We want to hear from you if you:

• Have at least two years’ experience working with children with ASD needs or behaviour that challenges
• Have a Team Teach or similar qualification that is in date (If you have previously completed the training, you must be willing to re-enrol)

• Have knowledge of trauma-informed approaches (ACE’S) and emotional regulation strategies

• Have a calm, consistent and compassionate approach

• Can form strong relationships and build trust

• Have a degree


Benefits of working with Axcis:
• Axcis offers excellent training opportunities for all Teaching Assistants, including CPD training sessions on Autism Awareness, Team Teach, Behaviour Management and Non-verbal Communication, to name but a few.
• Many of our consultants are ex-teachers or support staff with SEND experience, giving Axcis unparalleled knowledge of the sector.
• At Axcis you will have a professional consultant who will be your personal point of contact throughout your time working for us. Providing support advice and guidance on your role and suggestions for professional development.
• We offer a fantastic refer a friend scheme and competitive rates of pay.