Level 3 Teaching Assistant Location: M24 Company: Axcis Education Axcis Education is currently seeking a dedicated and compassionate Level 3 teaching assistant to work in schools across Rochdale, supporting children with a wide range of Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND). You will be working closely with pupils who have a variety of additional needs, including Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC), ADHD, speech and language difficulties, learning disabilities, social, emotional and mental health (SEMH) needs, and physical or medical needs. Your role will involve providing 1:1 and small-group support, adapting learning materials, implementing EHCP targets, and supporting pupils with emotional regulation and behaviour management strategies. You will work collaboratively with class teachers, SENCOs, and external professionals to create a safe, inclusive, and nurturing learning environment. The role will also involve personal care, so patience, empathy, dignity, and professionalism are essential at all times. Key Requirements: • Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification (or equivalent experience) • Previous classroom experience supporting children with SEND • Experience working with pupils who may display challenging behaviour • Personal care experience • An enhanced Child and Adult DBS registered on the Update Service • A calm, patient, and proactive approach • Ability to follow individual support plans and school safeguarding policies Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team Pay & Benefits: • Pay: From £13.50 per hour (dependent on experience) • Hours: Monday–Friday, 8:30am–3:30pm • Contract: Agency, term-time only Ongoing support from a dedicated Axcis Education consultant <br/><br />If you are interested, then please click on the apply button and contact Jessica Tierney on 0151 459 9299 | Ext: 3029.<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> Jessica Tierney&nbsp;</strong><br /><br /><strong><span style="color:#e0004d;">Telephone: </span> 0151 459 9299 | Ext: 3029</strong></strong>