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Secondary School Teaching Assistant

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Education

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Description

Are you passionate about supporting students with special educational needs/disabilities (SEND)

Axcis Education is expanding our team of specialist Teaching Assistants to support pupils in mainstream Secondary schools across Salford and Greater Manchester. We are looking for staff who are confident in supporting KS3&KS4 students in mainstream settings.


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

• 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, as in class support but also offer 1:1 and group work.

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 SEND

• 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 background in education, mental health, youth work, or social care, residential care

Pay Rate: £89-105 (dependent on experience)
Location: Bury/ Greater Manchester
Position: Secondary School SEND Teaching Assistant (SEND TA)
Contract Type: Full time/Part time/ Day to Day/ Long term
Start Date: ASAP


Benefits of working with Axcis:
• Discounts on Highstreet brands such as Boohoo, Apple and E.E through our PAYE partner
• 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.

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