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Job Title: Special Needs Teaching assistant - experienced
**Job Title:** Special Needs Teaching Assistant (Experienced)
**Location:** Rochdale, Lancashire
**Pay Rate:** £90 per day
**Contract Type:** Full-time only, 8:30 AM to 3:30 PM
**About the Role:**
We are looking for a dedicated and passionate Special Needs Teaching Assistant to join a team committed to providing high-quality support to young people with a range of special educational needs and disabilities in the Rochdale, Lancashire area. The successful candidate will be part of a nurturing environment that empowers students with Autism and other physical disabilities to achieve their full potential.
**Responsibilities:**
- Support the educational development and emotional well-being of students with high-level needs, including those with non-verbal Autism.
- Work closely with the teaching staff to implement individualized learning plans and strategies to engage and motivate students.
- Use a variety of communication methods to ensure understanding and engagement of students with complex communication needs.
- Assist with personalized care needs of students, including those that require manual handling, while promoting independence.
- Employ behavior management techniques, and where necessary, utilize certified Team Teach strategies to ensure a safe and supportive environment for all.
- Facilitate inclusive education by promoting social interaction and participation in classroom activities.
- Collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams to review and assess the progress of students, adjusting support as needed.
**Requirements:**
- Must possess a current DBS on the update service.
- Proven experience working with young people with high-level needs.
- Experience working with non-verbal Autism is preferred but not essential.
- Excellent verbal communication skills are essential for the role.
- Resilience and the ability to adapt to the varying demands of the job.
- Team Teach and manual handling certificates would be advantageous.
- A commitment to the principles of equality, diversity, and inclusion.
**How to Apply:**
If you are a resilient individual keen to make a difference in the lives of young people with special educational needs, and you meet the criteria above, we would love to hear from you. Please send your application to jamesb@axcis.co.uk or call 0161 529 9200 for further information or to discuss the role in more detail.
**About the Employer:**
Our school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons.<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't forget that we offer £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 </strong><br /><br /><strong><span style="color:#e0004d;">Telephone: </span> 0161 529 9200 | Ext: 5002</strong></strong>
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