Job Title: Teaching Assistant – Special Needs Support (Autism Focus) Location: Oldham, Lancashire Type of Position: Full-Time Hours: 8:30 am - 3:30 pm Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of young people with additional needs? Are you experienced in working with individuals with Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC)? If so, we have a rewarding opportunity that might be the perfect fit for you! We are currently seeking a dedicated and empathetic Teaching Assistant to join our team in Oldham, Lancashire. This role focuses on providing exceptional support to students with special educational needs, particularly those with Autism. Key Responsibilities: - Work 1:1 and sometimes in small groups with students who have Autism and other additional needs, providing them with the necessary support to succeed in their educational environment. - Teach and model coping mechanisms and strategies to students with SEND to help prevent and manage crisis situations. - Encourage and facilitate the development of social bonds among students with ASC, promoting sharing, collaborative play, and positive interactions. - Effectively communicate using both verbal and non-verbal cues, adapting your approach to meet the individual needs of each student. - Support the classroom teacher in implementing individualized education programs (IEPs) and ensuring an inclusive learning atmosphere. - Collaborate with other professionals, such as speech and language therapists or educational psychologists, to support students' development. - Maintain professional and supportive relationships with parents, guardians, and families, providing them with progress updates and strategies for home support. Requirements: - Proven experience working with young people with additional needs, specifically Autism Spectrum Condition. - Ability to utilize a variety of communication methods, including non-verbal cues. Knowledge of Makaton is an advantage, but not essential. - A patient, caring, and creative approach to supporting students with special educational needs. - Flexibility to work on a 1:1 basis or with small groups as required. - Must hold a current DBS certificate on the update service, or be willing to obtain one. Joining our team offers the rewarding experience of making a real difference in the educational journey of children with special needs. You will be part of a supportive community that values your work and is dedicated to fostering a nurturing and conducive learning environment for every student. If you are ready to take on this fulfilling role, please contact James at jamesb@axcis.co.uk or call 0161 529 9200 to apply or for more information. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. A full recruitment process, including an enhanced DBS check, will be required for the successful candidate.<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>