Axcis Education are recruiting on behalf of a specialist SEND secondary school in Skelmersdale for an experienced SEND teaching assistant. This role would be full time, Monday to Friday, 8.30am - 3.30pm, covering for a maternity leave. The position is due to start as soon as possible. There may be potential for the permanent position for the right applicant. The successful applicant would be working with a KS5 class. The school caters for pupils with additional needs. You would predominantly be working with autism across the spectrum and learning disabilities, though there are likely to be other SEND needs within the class. The school are preparing this class for leaving school, equipping them with life skills and providing work experience. You would be working both in the school and in the community where required. The school was rated as 'good' by OFSTED in its most recent inspection. There are excellent facilities onsite including multiple sensory rooms, a forest school provision and outdoor spaces. The school will often focus on extra-curricular activities and arrange days out, such as canoeing, swimming and archery. There is a large car park onsite as well as bus links within walking distance of the school. To be considered for this role, you must have previous experience with the SEND needs listed above. This role often suits those coming from a care background due to the personal care needs of some pupils. Ideally you will have experience working with children in a form that can be referenced. Additional experience with extracurricular activities, such as sports or other areas, would be beneficial but is not essential. You will require an enhanced DBS, either dated in the past 12 months or ideally on the update service. INDLIV<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>