SEN Teaching Assistants – Ages 16-25 – Stockport Axcis Education is proud to be working in close partnership with a specialist provision in Stockport that supports young people aged 16-25 with severe, profound, and complex learning difficulties and disabilities, sensory impairments, communication disorders, and autism. This Outstanding setting offers a highly specialist, multi-sensory learning environment where every young person follows an individualised curriculum. You’ll be joining a passionate and collaborative team, working alongside Teachers, Therapists, and other SEN Teaching Assistants to provide exceptional education and care. We are seeking enthusiastic and committed SEN Teaching Assistants to join this dynamic team. In this role, you will play a key part in supporting students with complex needs to develop their communication, independence, and social skills, helping them to thrive and achieve their potential. Your responsibilities will include: - Supporting students with complex communication and educational needs - Assisting in planning and delivering engaging, individualised learning programmes - Working 1:1 with students across classroom sessions and physical activities - Supporting students with autism, sensory impairments, and physical disabilities - Providing personal care and mobility support (including hoists and wheelchairs) - Encouraging independence and fostering positive relationships Requirements: - Experience in a care or education setting is desirable but not essential - Understanding of complex needs, autism, and sensory impairments - Confidence in supporting challenging behaviour - Empathy, resilience, and excellent communication skills - A positive attitude and commitment to making a difference If you are passionate about supporting young people with additional needs and want to be part of a collaborative, supportive team, we’d love to hear from you. INDMAN
If you are interested, then please click on the apply button and contact Ben Smith on 0161 529 9200 | Ext:5003.
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This is a temporary position, unless stated otherwise.
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.
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).
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.
Axcis Education is an employment agency offering temporary supply work for daily, short-term and long-term assignments in addition to permanent positions.
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.
Salary / Pay Rate will be dependent on your skills and experience.
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