Axcis Education is delighted to be recruiting for a SEND Teaching Assistant to join a large and well-established SEND school in Skelmersdale from September. This is a fantastic full-time Teaching Assistant opportunity for candidates looking to build a rewarding career supporting young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND). The role is Monday to Friday, with working hours of 8:30am to 3:30pm. There is also the opportunity for a permanent contract for candidates who excel in the position. SEND Teaching Assistant Role As a Teaching Assistant, you will support students aged 11 to 18 with a variety of special educational needs, helping them access learning and develop essential life skills in a supportive environment. You will primarily work with pupils who have: • Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC) • Severe Learning Disabilities (SLD) • Profound and Multiple Learning Disabilities (PMLD) • Complex additional needs The role includes providing educational support and assisting with personal care, making it particularly suitable for candidates with experience in care work, support work, healthcare, or SEND education. About the School This highly regarded SEND school in Skelmersdale was rated 'Good' by Ofsted and is known for its inclusive, nurturing approach to supporting students with additional needs. The school offers: • Small class sizes, often with fewer than 10 pupils • Modern classrooms designed for SEND learners • Multiple sensory rooms and specialist resources • Spacious outdoor learning and recreational areas • Free on-site parking • Excellent public transport links within walking distance Candidate Requirements To be successful in this SEND Teaching Assistant job, you should have: • Experience working in a special school, SEN setting, or care environment • Knowledge of autism, SLD, PMLD, and complex learning needs • Experience supporting children or adults with additional needs • Training or experience in PECS, Makaton, hoisting, moving and handling, or manual handling (desirable) • A willingness to provide personal care • A caring, proactive, and enthusiastic approach • Excellent reliability and consistency Salary & Benefits • Pay from £14.25 per hour • Full-time position with a September start • Opportunity to secure a permanent contract • Supportive and inclusive school environment • Ongoing support from Axcis Education • Rewarding opportunity to positively impact the lives of young people with SEND If you're looking for a rewarding Teaching Assistant job in Skelmersdale, have experience in special educational needs, care, or support work, and are passionate about helping young people with autism and complex needs, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today with Axcis Education to begin your career in SEND education. INDLIV<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>