Teaching Assistant

Teaching Assistant - (SEN) Chester - from £13.79 per hour, 8:30am until 3 4:30pm, Monday - Friday. Axcis Education is working in partnership with a SEND school in the Chester area that is seeking a SEN Teaching Assistant to support the daily running of the classroom. The successful candidate may also provide one to one support for pupils with additional needs within the class. This role is ideal for graduates looking to use their transferable skills, as well as individuals wishing to start a career in education and who can demonstrate initiative, a positive attitude and genuine enthusiasm for supporting pupils with special educational needs.

Key responsibilities

• Support and supervise pupils with challenging behaviour.
• Help pupils with their personal care needs and offer guidance on social skills, health and hygiene.
• Take part in assessing pupils to identify those who may need extra help or support.
• Assist in providing tailored support for pupils with additional needs.
• Build positive one to one mentoring relationships with pupils and offer emotional support to those who are upset or struggling.

What we need from you

• At least 6 months personal or professional experience supporting adults or children with special educational needs; OR a certified qualification in a relevant area (education, psychology, drama, etc.).
• A graduate teaching assistant with a patient, compassionate and positive attitude.
• Flexibility to work in school hours; contracts are usually 8:30am until 3 4:30pm depending on the school.
• Ability to reliably commute to the setting either by driving or public transport.

About the role

This is a temporary position, unless stated otherwise.

Salary / Pay Rate

Pay will be dependent on your skills and experience, starting from £13.79 per hour.

Contact

Samara Singh - ; Ext: 3034

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. 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.