Experienced Teaching Assistant – Chorley and Surrounding Areas £95 per day | September start | Full-time and part-time | Long-term opportunities Axcis Education is recruiting experienced Teaching Assistants for primary, secondary and specialist schools in Chorley and the surrounding areas. We have a range of Teaching Assistant, Learning Support Assistant, SEND Teaching Assistant and education support roles available from September. We are looking for experienced Teaching Assistants who are passionate about supporting children and young people and who can provide consistent, reliable support within a school environment. A number of our schools support pupils with special educational needs (SEND), complex needs, additional needs and behaviours that challenge. Experience working with SEND is highly desirable, particularly for roles within specialist and SEN schools. The role may include: • Supporting pupils in primary or secondary school settings • Working with pupils with SEND, additional needs and complex needs • Providing 1:1, small-group and classroom support • Supporting pupils with learning, communication, emotional development and independence • Supporting children and young people with challenging behaviour • Working alongside teachers, SENCOs, Teaching Assistants and the wider school team • Supporting positive behaviour and maintaining a safe and inclusive learning environment • Helping pupils access the curriculum and participate in school activities • Adapting support to meet individual pupil needs • Building positive relationships with pupils and staff • Promoting positive educational and personal outcomes We are looking for candidates with: • Previous experience working as a Teaching Assistant, Learning Support Assistant, SEND Teaching Assistant or Education Support Worker • Experience working with children or young people in a school, education or care setting • Experience supporting pupils with SEND is highly desirable • Experience working with complex needs or challenging behaviour is beneficial • Experience supporting either primary or secondary-aged pupils • A genuine passion for working with children and young people • A patient, proactive, resilient and positive approach • Strong communication and interpersonal skills • The ability to remain calm and consistent when supporting pupils with additional needs • The ability to reliably commute to Chorley and surrounding areas • An Enhanced DBS on the Update Service, or willingness to apply for one. Axcis Education can support you with the DBS application process Desirable qualifications and experience: • Level 2 or Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification • Level 2 or Level 3 Childcare qualification • Level 2 or Level 3 Early Years qualification • CACHE, NCFE or equivalent education or childcare qualification • Early Years Practitioner or Early Years Educator qualification • Previous experience working in a nursery, early years setting or childcare environment • Additional training or qualifications relating to SEND, autism, learning disabilities or behaviour support For overseas candidates, where SEND experience is required, you must have at least 3 months' experience working with SEND in the UK. What Axcis Education can offer: • £95 per day starting rate • September start dates • Full-time and part-time Teaching Assistant jobs • Long-term and ongoing school placements • Short-term and daily supply opportunities where available • Primary, secondary and specialist school opportunities • Opportunities to gain further experience working with SEND and complex needs • Dedicated support from the Axcis Education recruitment team • DBS application support where required • Access to a wide range of education and SEND vacancies The typical working day is between 8:30am and 4:00pm, depending on the school and role. If you are an experienced Teaching Assistant, Learning Support Assistant, SEND Teaching Assistant, Early Years Practitioner or education professional looking for work in Chorley or the surrounding areas, apply to Axcis Education today. We are particularly interested in candidates with experience in SEND, special educational needs, complex needs, challenging behaviour, primary education, secondary education, early years or childcare. INDLAN<br/><br />If you are interested, then please click on the apply button and contact Amy Bingham on 0151 459 9299 / 01772 540 740 l Ext: 3033.<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> Amy Bingham&nbsp;</strong><br /><br /><strong><span style="color:#e0004d;">Telephone: </span> 0151 459 9299 / 01772 540 740 l Ext: 3033</strong></strong>