Axcis Education are currently recruiting for an experienced Teaching Assistant to work in a mainstream primary school in Skelmersdale, supporting KS2 pupils with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND). This is a great opportunity for a Teaching Assistant, Learning Support Assistant or SEND Support Assistant with experience supporting children with additional needs. You will work alongside the class teacher to provide targeted learning support, help pupils regulate their emotions and behaviour, and support their overall progress and wellbeing. Key Responsibilities • Supporting KS2 pupils with SEND and additional learning needs • Providing 1:1 and small-group learning support • Implementing learning interventions and supporting pupils with their educational development • Using regulation strategies and activities to help children manage their emotions • Supporting positive behaviour and promoting good classroom behaviour • Helping pupils develop confidence, independence and social skills • Supporting children's emotional wellbeing and mental health • Working closely with teachers and other school staff to meet individual pupil needs The Ideal Candidate We are looking for a Teaching Assistant who has previous experience working with SEND children in a primary school or similar setting. You will ideally have experience with: • Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) • KS2 pupils • Learning interventions • Emotional regulation strategies • Behaviour management • Supporting children's mental health and emotional wellbeing • 1:1 or small-group support Experience as a Teaching Assistant, Learning Support Assistant, SEN Teaching Assistant, SEND Support Worker or Behaviour Support Assistant would be beneficial. Working Hours Monday to Friday, 9.30am – 2.30pm If you have experience supporting children with SEND and are looking for a Teaching Assistant role in Skelmersdale, we'd love to hear from you. INDLAN<br/><br />If you are interested, then please click on the apply button and contact John Boddington on 01772 540 740 | Ext: 3005.<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. 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 />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.</em><br /><br /><em>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>