Job Title: Teaching Assistant Location: Oldham, Lancashire Contract: Full-Time Hours: 8:30 AM – 3:30 PM Salary: £90 per day Job Description: We are currently seeking a dedicated and compassionate Teaching Assistant to join our supportive team in Oldham, Lancashire. The ideal candidate will have experience in dealing with challenging behaviours and be comfortable working with students across multiple year groups. This role will involve supporting students with Autism, including assistance during meltdowns, necessitating a patient and proactive individual who can remain calm under pressure. Key Responsibilities: - Provide one-to-one support and group support to students with varying educational needs and behavioural challenges. - Assist with the development and implementation of Individual Education Plans (IEPs) for students with Autism. - Use effective strategies to manage and reduce challenging behaviour in the classroom. - Employ a variety of educational techniques for children with a wide range of abilities and needs. - Facilitate communication between students with Autism and their peers, as well as with teaching staff. - Monitor and support the safety and wellbeing of the students during school hours. - Aid in the creation of a supportive and accessible learning environment. - Collaborate with other staff members to ensure a cohesive approach to education and student management. - Keep accurate records and provide feedback on the students’ progress to teachers and parents as required. - Adapt to working with students from different year groups, providing appropriate and differential assistance as needed. Requirements: - Must have a DBS on the update service. - Proven experience dealing with challenging behaviour in an educational setting. - Experience supporting students with Autism, especially during meltdowns. - Capacity to be patient, proactive, and calm under pressure. - Flexibility to work across multiple year groups within the school setting. - Excellent interpersonal and communication skills. - Strong commitment to the development and education of children. - Desire to contribute positively to the inclusive ethos of the school. This is a long-term, full-time position offering a rewarding opportunity for personal and professional development. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff to share this commitment. To Apply: Please send your fully updated CV, complete with a 10-year work history, to jamesb@axcis.co.uk, or for further information, call us on 0161 529 9200. We look forward to receiving your application and discussing this exciting opportunity with you.<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. 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> James Barker&nbsp;</strong><br /><br /><strong><span style="color:#e0004d;">Telephone: </span> 0161 529 9200 | Ext: 5002</strong></strong>