--- **Job Title**: Teaching Assistant - Level 2 **Location**: Rochdale, Lancashire **Salary**: £90 per day (PAYE) **Contract Type**: Full-time, Temporary **Working Hours**: 8.30 am - 3.30 pm ### About the Role: We are looking for an experienced and compassionate Teaching Assistant to join our dedicated team at a supportive and thriving school in Heywood, Lancashire. You will work closely with small groups of students with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND), conducting tailored intervention sessions to support their learning and development. This is an excellent opportunity for a candidate who is passionate about making a difference in the lives of children and young people with additional learning needs. ### Key Responsibilities: - Implement and deliver intervention programs designed by teaching staff to support SEND students effectively. - Work with small groups of pupils, providing the support they need to meet their individual learning objectives. - Conduct occasional one-to-one sessions to assist students with particular educational or emotional needs. - Monitor and report on the progress of students within the intervention groups, providing feedback to teaching staff and contributing to the planning of future activities. - Establish a safe and stimulating educational environment that fosters learning and promotes the inclusion of all pupils. - Collaborate with colleagues, parents/carers, and relevant external agencies to ensure a cohesive approach to the pupils' education and wellbeing. - Utilize appropriate resources and teaching strategies to engage and motivate students, adapting to their individual styles of learning. - Manage pupil behavior effectively to ensure a constructive classroom environment. - Assist in the preparation of teaching materials, equipment, and learning spaces to support lesson plans. ### Essential Criteria: - Relevant experience working as a Teaching Assistant, especially with SEND pupils. - Hold a DBS on the update service or be willing to undergo a new Enhanced DBS check. - Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to interact effectively with students, staff, and parents. - Ability to work sensitively and assertively with children, maintaining respect and confidentiality. - An empathetic understanding of the needs and barriers faced by students with SEND. - Ability to take initiative and work independently as well as part of a team. - Strong organizational skills and capability to plan and prioritize workload. - Commitment to ongoing professional development. - An appropriate TA qualification or equivalent is desirable but not mandatory. ### Application Information: If you meet the above requirements and are eager to contribute to the education and support of our SEND students, we encourage you to apply. This role requires dedication and a driven attitude to help shape these students' academic and personal growth. To apply, please submit your CV outlining your suitability for the position. INDMAN --- <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>