Job Title: Level 2 Teaching Assistant (1:1 Support) Location: Oldham, Lancashire Contract Type: Full-time Working Hours: 8:30 am - 3:30 pm (including 30-minute break and 30-minute lunchtime duty) Salary: £90 per day (PAYE) Axcis Education is eagerly searching for a passionate and skilled Level 2 Teaching Assistant to join a dynamic primary school based in Oldham, Lancashire. This role offers the chance to make a significant positive impact on the life of a child with Autism and complex behaviours. Key Duties and Responsibilities: 1. Provide one-to-one support to a KS1 student with Autism, tailoring your approach to meet their individual needs. 2. Develop a strong, professional relationship with the child, promoting their engagement, confidence, and social skills. 3. Work collaboratively with the SENCO and class teacher to identify effective strategies for supporting the child's learning and behavioural needs. 4. Plan and deliver specific interventions to assist with the pupil's development, including speech, language, and phonics. 5. Contribute to the monitoring of the student's progress, adapting support as necessary and providing regular feedback to staff and parents. 6. Aid in creating a safe, nurturing classroom environment that enables the child to access the curriculum. 7. Manage challenging behaviour in a calm and effective manner, establishing healthy boundaries and using de-escalation strategies. 8. Partake in lunchtime duties to provide consistent support throughout the school day. 9. Stay committed to ongoing professional development through CPD courses provided by the school. Essential Criteria: - Level 2 Teaching Assistant qualification or above. - Proven experience supporting young people with additional needs in the UK educational system. - A current DBS on the update service. - Strong understanding of how to support children with Autism and manage complex behaviours. - Ability to plan and deliver targeted interventions. - Excellent communication and teamwork skills to liaison with staff and contribute positively to the child's progress. - Committed to continued education and development in the field of special educational needs. Desired Qualifications/Experience: - Specific training or experience in working with children on the Autism spectrum. - Experience working in a school located in an area with high SEND needs and socioeconomic challenges. The School: You will be joining a 2-form entry school recognized for its dedication to supporting pupils with high SEND. Although in a deprived area, the school boasts good transport links making it easily accessible. The school values the professional development of its staff and seeks someone eager to grow in their career while directly improving student outcomes. Application Process: If you have a passion for facilitating positive change in the lives of young people and the skills to thrive in a challenging but rewarding environment, please send your CV to Jamesb@axcis.co.uk or call 0161 529 9200 for further information. Join us in making education accessible and enjoyable for every child, regardless of their needs. Apply today and take the first step towards an impactful and fulfilling role in special educational needs support. INDMAN<br/><br />If you are interested, then please click on the apply button and contact James Barker on 0161 529 9200 | Ext: 5002.<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> James Barker&nbsp;</strong><br /><br /><strong><span style="color:#e0004d;">Telephone: </span> 0161 529 9200 | Ext: 5002</strong></strong>