Teaching Assistant - Special Needs School

Axcis Education Recruitment; Oldham; On-site; GBP 1,000; Full time

Job description

Job Title: Teaching Assistant - Special Needs School

Location: Oldham, Lancashire

Salary: £90 per day

Hours: Full-time, 8:30 AM to 3:40 PM

About the Role: We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Teaching Assistant to join our team at a Special Needs School in Oldham, Lancashire. The successful candidate will work closely with students with a range of learning disabilities, providing support that caters to their individual needs and helps them to achieve their educational goals.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Assist in the educational and social development of students under the direction and guidance of the classroom teacher and SENCO.
2. Work with individual students or small groups to reinforce learning objectives.
3. Offer personalized attention to students with special needs, adapting to their emotional, social, and educational requirements.
4. Assist in the implementation of Individual Education Plans (IEPs) and behavioural plans.
5. Provide support in personal care needs, as required, maintaining student dignity and independence.
6. Attend to students' medical needs as necessary, following appropriate training.
7. Monitor and record student progress in various educational settings.
8. Implement strategies to promote a safe and positive learning environment.
9. Act as a proactive team member within the school, participating in appropriate staff meetings and professional development opportunities.
10. Ensure excellent spoken and written English communication is maintained with both students and staff.
11. Assist with the preparation of materials and equipment for classes and activities.
12. Facilitate the inclusion of students in all aspects of school life.

Qualifications and Experience:

1. Proven experience working with young people or adults with learning disabilities is essential.
2. NVQ Level 2/3 (or equivalent) for Teaching Assistants or a relevant child care qualification is preferred.
3. Excellent spoken and written English skills.
4. A current Enhanced DBS registered with the update service.

Attributes:

1. A caring, patient, and understanding approach.
2. Ability to work proactively with children and young adults.
3. Capability to handle confidential information.
4. Flexibility and adaptability to meet the needs of the students and the school.
5. A strong team player with excellent interpersonal skills.

How to Apply:

Please submit a full, up-to-date CV to James at [e-mail]. Ensure your DBS is registered on the update service before applying. We look forward to reviewing your application and potentially welcoming you to our supportive and dynamic team.

This is a temporary position, unless stated otherwise.

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.

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).

Axcis Education is an employment agency offering temporary supply work for daily, short-term and long-term assignments in addition to permanent positions.

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.

Salary / Pay Rate will be dependent on your skills and experience.

Contact: James Barker

Telephone: [phone] | Ext: 5002