Location: L18 Hours: Monday–Friday, 8:30am–3:30pm Salary: From £93-96 per day, depending on experience Start date: September Axcis Education are seeking a dedicated, compassionate, and proactive teaching assistant to join our college team. This is an exciting opportunity to support students in achieving their academic, social, and personal development goals within a positive and inclusive learning environment. Key Responsibilities • Support students in lessons, both on a one-to-one basis and in small groups. • Work alongside teaching staff to deliver engaging learning activities. • Provide support for students with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND). • Help manage and de-escalate challenging behaviour using positive behaviour management strategies. • Encourage student independence, confidence, and participation. • Maintain accurate records and communicate effectively with teaching staff and support teams. • Promote safeguarding, equality, and the wellbeing of all learners. Essential Requirements: • Previous experience working with children or young people with challenging behaviour and/or Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND). • A valid Enhanced Child and adult DBS on the DBS Update Service. • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. • A patient, resilient, and empathetic approach. • Ability to work effectively as part of a team and independently. Desirable: • Teaching Assistant qualification (Level 2 or Level 3) or equivalent. • Experience working within a college, school, or alternative provision. • Knowledge of safeguarding procedures and behaviour management techniques. • First Aid or Team Teach/Positive Behaviour Support training. Axcis Education is a specialist recruitment company for SEND that was established in July 2001, and is now recognised as the foremost supplier of quality SEND teaching and support staff in the UK<br/><br />If you are interested, then please click on the apply button and contact Jessica Tierney on 0151 459 9299 | Ext: 3029.<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> Jessica Tierney&nbsp;</strong><br /><br /><strong><span style="color:#e0004d;">Telephone: </span> 0151 459 9299 | Ext: 3029</strong></strong>