**Job Title**: Early Years/Year 1 SEND Teaching Assistant (TA) - 1:1 Support **Job Location**: Rochdale, Lancashire **Hours**: 8.30 am - 3.30 pm **Salary**: £85 per day (PAYE) **Contract**: Full Time **DBS**: Must be on the update service **Start Date**: Immediate start available (subject to relevant checks) --- **Job Description**: We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) Teaching Assistant to join our inclusive and supportive school based in Rochdale, Lancashire. The right candidate will be responsible for providing 1:1 support to two students, one in Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) in the morning and another in Year 1 during the afternoon sessions. **Duties and Responsibilities**: **For the EYFS student**: - Provide attentive 1:1 support to a young boy with Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC), who is non-verbal, has global developmental delay, and exhibits complex behaviours. - Encourage and support his educational development and assist in the delivery of individual learning plans. - Aid in the development of communication skills using appropriate strategies and tools. - Implement positive behaviour management techniques consistent with school policy. - Work collaboratively with the class teacher and other support staff to enhance the learning environment. - Engage the student in meaningful and stimulating activities, catering to his individual needs. **For the Year 1 student**: - Offer tailored 1:1 assistance to a young girl requiring personal care support, with suspected ADHD and ASC. - Facilitate her participation in classroom activities while ensuring a safe and nurturing environment. - Assist with the supervision and support during lessons, recreational activities, and transitions throughout the school. - Contribute to observations and assessments to help inform future planning and individual target setting. - Liaise with parents, teachers, and other professionals regarding the student’s progress and wellbeing. **General Responsibilities**: - Uphold the school’s commitment to high standards of teaching, learning, and inclusion. - Attend staff meetings and training sessions as required. - Maintain accurate records of students’ progress, development, and health needs. - Act in a manner consistent with school policies, including those relating to safeguarding and child protection. **Requirements**: - Previous experience of working with children with SEND, particularly those with ASC and ADHD. - NVQ Level 2/3 or equivalent qualification in Supporting Teaching and Learning in Schools, or relevant experience. - A current enhanced DBS Certificate on the update service. - A strong understanding of child development and various educational strategies for children with special needs. - Ability to handle sensitive situations with tact and confidentiality. - Excellent communication and interpersonal skills necessary to interact with children, staff, and parents. **How to Apply**: If you are passionate about providing exceptional support to children with special educational needs and looking for a rewarding role within a welcoming school community, please submit your resume explaining your suitability and interest in the position. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, gender, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation, or age. **Contact**: Please send your application to [Insert appropriate email or physical address for applications] quoting the job title ‘Early Years/Year 1 SEND TA - 1:1 Support’ in the subject line.<br/><br />If you are interested, then please click on the apply button and contact James Barker on 0161 529 9200 | Ext: 5002.<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.<br /><br />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 />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> James Barker&nbsp;</strong><br /><br /><strong><span style="color:#e0004d;">Telephone: </span> 0161 529 9200 | Ext: 5002</strong></strong>