The Role We’re working with a supportive primary school in Trafford seeking an experienced teaching assistant to join their team full-time. This role is focused on supporting children with a range of additional needs, both in-class and 1:1. You’ll be a key part of the classroom team — helping students feel supported and ready to learn. The right person will be patient and proactive, with a solid understanding of how to meet the needs of children with SEND, including conditions like ASD, ADHD and SEMH. Day-to-Day Responsibilities - Supporting children with complex needs within the classroom and sometimes on a 1:1 basis - Helping students stay focused, understand instructions, and complete tasks - Using behaviour and emotional regulation strategies when needed - Building trust and positive relationships with students and staff - Working alongside the class teacher and SENCO to deliver targeted support - Encouraging independence while providing reassurance and structure What We’re Looking For - This role requires prior experience working with children with additional needs. You might have gained this through: - Working as a teaching assistant in a school - Volunteering in a SEND setting - Personal or family experience - Supporting children in a youth or care role Essential: - Experience with needs such as ASD, ADHD, SEMH, or learning difficulties - Good communication and teamworking skills - DBS on the Update Service (or willing to apply) What You’ll Get - A full-time role where you can make a difference - Access to free CPD and online training courses tailored to your role - Opportunities to develop a specialism or progress in your career Is this right for you? If you’ve worked with children with additional needs and want to be part of a school that values strong, compassionate support staff — we’d love to hear from you!<br/><br />If you are interested, then please click on the apply button and contact Laurene Pierrot on 0161 529 9200 l Ext: 5013.<br /><br />If you are not interested in this role but know someone else who might be, <strong>don&#39;t forget that we offer &pound;50 in shopping vouchers if you refer a friend to us and we place them in the job.</strong> For more details, contact your local Axcis office.<br /><br /><em>This is a temporary position, unless stated otherwise.</em><br /><br /><em>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.<br /><br />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).<br /><br />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.</em><br /><br /><em>Axcis Education is an employment agency offering temporary supply work for daily, short-term and long-term assignments in addition to permanent positions.<br /><br />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.<br /><br />Salary / Pay Rate will be dependent on your skills and experience.</em><br /><br /><strong><span style="color:#e0004d;"><a href="/job-page-disclaimer">View the disclaimer</a></span></strong><br /><br /><strong><span style="color:#e0004d;"><strong>Contact: </strong></span><strong> Laurene Pierrot&nbsp;</strong><br /><br /><strong><span style="color:#e0004d;">Telephone: </span> 0161 529 9200 l Ext: 5013</strong></strong>