Passionate About Supporting Young People? Join a Friendly KS3 Team in Widnes! Do you enjoy helping students grow in confidence and achieve their potential? Are you looking to join a supportive secondary school environment where you can make a real difference? We are currently working with a welcoming secondary school in the Widnes area, who are seeking a Teaching Assistant to support pupils across Key Stage 3. This is a fantastic opportunity to become part of a collaborative school community where your contribution will have a meaningful and lasting impact. About the Role As a KS3 Teaching Assistant, you will work alongside subject teachers and pastoral staff to support students both academically and emotionally. You may work with small groups, deliver targeted interventions, or provide 1:1 support to help pupils access the curriculum and build confidence in their learning. Key Responsibilities Supporting the delivery of engaging lessons across a range of KS3 subjects Assisting pupils with classwork in English, Maths, Science and other curriculum areas Promoting positive behaviour and helping maintain a productive learning environment Supporting students with organisation, study skills and independent learning Preparing resources and assisting with classroom or intervention setup Monitoring progress and providing clear feedback to teaching staff Encouraging resilience, confidence and emotional well-being Contributing to a safe, inclusive and supportive school culture Experience Valued in This Role Autism (ASD) ADHD SEMH (Social, Emotional, Mental Health) Challenging Behaviour Complex Needs Cerebral Palsy PMLD Severe Learning Difficulties We Welcome Applicants With Experience In Secondary or education-based roles Youth work, mentoring or tutoring Care or support work Residential or community youth settings Personal or family experience supporting young people Foster care or voluntary mentoring Pay Rates From £13.50 per hour, depending on experience and qualifications. This is a rewarding opportunity to support young people at a key stage in their education while becoming a valued part of a caring and committed secondary school team. INDLIV<br/><br />If you are interested, then please click on the apply button and contact Hannah Smith on 0151 459 9299 | Ext: 3026.<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> Hannah Smith&nbsp;</strong><br /><br /><strong><span style="color:#e0004d;">Telephone: </span> 0151 459 9299 | Ext: 3026</strong></strong>