ASD Teaching assistant

Job Title: ASD Teaching Assistant Location: Salford Start date: ASAP Hours: Full time - 8.30am - 3.30pm Day Rate: Starting at £90 per day, subject to experience and qualifications Axcis has an amazing opportunity to join us as a Teaching Assistant in a ASD specialist provision, supporting students aged 11-19. This school is a welcoming, joyful place where pupils flourish. They are cared for by staff who know and respond to pupils’ special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) well. This helps pupils, and students in the sixth form, to feel understood, nurtured and safe. To be successful in the role you’ll need: •Experience within a care or education setting in the UK • Experience of working with non verbal students • Experience of supporting either children or young people with challenging behaviour • Enthusiasm, determination and resilience • Experience of using PECS and other communication techniques • Excellent communication skills for effective interaction with students, parents, and colleagues Teaching Assistant Role Outline: • Assisting the teacher with planning and preparation of resources and programmes including differentiation for the individual needs of learners in the class/group • Actively support all students in the full range of curriculum activities across the college/school including but not limited to • Working with students with Autism, multi-sensory impairments, physical disabilities, severe learning difficulties and those with non-verbal communication needs, to enhance their communication skills, social skills, ability to think flexibly and to problem-solve. • Supporting students with challenging behaviour, personal care and supporting those with physical disabilities. Some students may require support from mobility aids and disability aids including hoists and wheelchairs. NB: Candidates must have a *CHILD & ADULT DBS* or be willing to pay for one with Axcis. For this role we cannot accept a *CHILD ONLY DBS* Additionally candidates must have experience in the UK working in either educational or care settings. If you are interested, then please click on the apply button and contact Aaron Royle on 0161 529 9200 l Ext: 5015.If you are not interested in this role but know someone else who might be, don't forget that we offer £50 in shopping vouchers if you refer a friend to us and we place them in the job. For more details, contact your local Axcis office.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).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.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.View the disclaimer