Full-time | Long-term | Mainstream School | Manchester Pay rate: £13.69 per hour / £89–£105 per day (dependent on experience) We’re looking for a compassionate Teaching Assistant to support a 16-year-old student with Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulties (PMLD) in a specialist provision within a Manchester mainstream school. The young person is non-verbal, uses a wheelchair, and requires support with personal care and manual handling. As their Teaching Assistant, you’ll play a vital role in ensuring their comfort, communication, and quality of life throughout the school day. Why this school stands out: - Equipped with hoists, therapy rooms, hydro pool, and sensory rooms - High staff-to-student ratio with excellent ongoing training - Supportive leadership team and welcoming colleagues - Opportunity to work alongside nurses, therapists, and experienced SEND staff What we’re looking for in a Teaching Assistant: - Experience in care, SEND, or supporting individuals with complex needs - Comfortable with personal care and manual handling (training provided if needed) - Patient, empathetic, and committed to 1:1 support - Keen to grow skills in a professional and supportive environment Benefits of this Teaching Assistant role: - Specialist training in PMLD support, manual handling, and communication strategies - Long-term stability within a Manchester school setting - Collaborative team environment with strong staff support - A truly rewarding opportunity to make a daily difference in a young person’s life If this sounds like the right fit for you, click ‘Apply Now’ and we’ll be in touch.<br/><br />If you are interested, then please click on the apply button and contact Lauren Cobbin on 0161 529 9200 l Ext: 5014.<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> Lauren Cobbin&nbsp;</strong><br /><br /><strong><span style="color:#e0004d;">Telephone: </span> 0161 529 9200 l Ext: 5014</strong></strong>