Axcis Education are working with a mainstream primary school in Southport who are searching for a teaching assistant to join their team on a supply basis. This would be a full time position, working Monday to Friday, 8.30am - 3.30pm until the end of the academic year. There is potential for a permanent position for the right applicant. This position involves working 1-1 with a pupil in year 4. He has a diagnosis of autism and requires assistance with his social communication. The pupil struggles with sensory processing and fine motor skills (particularly handwriting). He is working significantly below his Age Related Expectations and struggles to maintain concentration in the classroom. The school are looking for a teaching assistant able to form a positive relationship with the student and who can work closely with him, to bring him back up to speed in the classroom. The pupil engages well with 1-1 and small group work. The role is based in a lovely primary school in Southport. There are good facilities onsite, and a supportive teaching and learning support team to help any starters settle in. There are excellent public transport links within walking distance of the school and a car park onsite. To be considered for this role, you must have previous experience working with autism in some form - ideally in a school setting. Previous school based experience would be preferred but is not essential, provided you have the relevant SEND experience. You will require an enhanced DBS on the update service for this position. If you do not have one, Axcis can help you apply for a new one. Axcis offers training and access to a Level 2 Teaching Assistant course for free to help bring staff up to speed with the requirements of the pupil.<br/><br />If you are interested, then please contact John Boddington on 01772 540 740 | Ext: 3005 and click on the apply button.<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;150 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> John Boddington&nbsp;</strong><br /><br /><strong><span style="color:#e0004d;">Telephone: </span> 01772 540 740 | Ext: 3005</strong></strong>