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Teaching assistant

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Education

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Job Type

Temporary

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Salary Range

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Description

Location: L18
Hours: Monday–Friday, 8:30am–3:30pm
Salary: From £93-96 per day, depending on experience
Start date: September

Axcis Education are seeking a dedicated, compassionate, and proactive teaching assistant to join our college team. This is an exciting opportunity to support students in achieving their academic, social, and personal development goals within a positive and inclusive learning environment.

Key Responsibilities
• Support students in lessons, both on a one-to-one basis and in small groups.
• Work alongside teaching staff to deliver engaging learning activities.
• Provide support for students with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND).
• Help manage and de-escalate challenging behaviour using positive behaviour management strategies.
• Encourage student independence, confidence, and participation.
• Maintain accurate records and communicate effectively with teaching staff and support teams.
• Promote safeguarding, equality, and the wellbeing of all learners.

Essential Requirements:
• Previous experience working with children or young people with challenging behaviour and/or Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND).
• A valid Enhanced Child and adult DBS on the DBS Update Service.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• A patient, resilient, and empathetic approach.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team and independently.

Desirable:
• Teaching Assistant qualification (Level 2 or Level 3) or equivalent.
• Experience working within a college, school, or alternative provision.
• Knowledge of safeguarding procedures and behaviour management techniques.
• First Aid or Team Teach/Positive Behaviour Support training.

Axcis Education is a specialist recruitment company for SEND that was established in July 2001, and is now recognised as the foremost supplier of quality SEND teaching and support staff in the UK