Are you passionate about supporting children with Autism?

Axcis Education is expanding our team of ASD specialist Teaching Assistants to support students in a specialist setting in Salford and Greater Manchester.

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

• 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)

• Have experience of working with non-verbal students

• Have experience of working with challenging behaviour







You’ll work in an inclusive and specialist setting that supports students aged 11-19, with and EHCP and a diagnosis of Autism (ASD)

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 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

NB: Candidates must have a *CHILD & ADULT DBS* or be willing to pay for one. For this role we cannot accept a *CHILD ONLY DBS*