Job Title: Teaching Assistant (1:1 Support) Location: Tameside, Greater Manchester Pay Rate: £83.40 - £90 per day (dependent on experience) Start Date: Immediate or as soon as possible Are you passionate about supporting children with special educational needs? Do you have experience working with students who have high-level Autism and require consistent, individualized support? If so, we want to hear from you! The Role: We are working with a fantastic local primary school in Tameside that is looking for dedicated and compassionate Teaching Assistants to join their team. This is an incredible opportunity to make a real difference in a child's education and development by providing 1:1 support to students with high-level Autism. Key Responsibilities: - Work closely with a student on a 1:1 basis, offering consistent and tailored support. - Assist with day-to-day classroom activities, helping to maintain a structured and supportive learning environment. - Implement strategies outlined in the student's Education, Health, and Care Plan (EHCP). - Foster independence and encourage positive social interaction. - Use your creativity to adapt learning materials and ensure the child remains engaged. - Collaborate with teachers, SEND specialists, and parents to track progress and set achievable goals. About You We are looking for candidates who meet the following criteria: - Experience: Proven experience supporting children with Autism in an educational or care setting is essential. - Skills: Patience, empathy, and strong communication skills are a must. - Knowledge: Familiarity with Autism-friendly strategies and sensory needs. - Flexibility: Ability to adapt and respond to the varying needs of the student throughout the day. - Commitment: A passion for helping children reach their full potential. - Qualifications: While not essential, relevant qualifications such as CACHE Level 2/3, a teaching assistant certificate, or Autism-specific training will be highly regarded. How to Apply If you’re ready to bring your skills and passion for SEND support to this rewarding role, please apply today! Submit your CV and a brief cover letter detailing your experience and suitability for the role.<br/><br />If you are interested, then please click on the apply button and contact Ben Smith on 0161 529 9200 | Ext:5003.<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.<br /><br />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 />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> Ben Smith&nbsp;</strong><br /><br /><strong><span style="color:#e0004d;">Telephone: </span> 0161 529 9200 | Ext:5003</strong></strong>