Job Title: Level 2 Teaching Assistant (1:1 Support) Location: Oldham, OL2 Contract Type: Full-time Working Hours: 8:30am – 3:30pm Salary: From £90 per day, depending on experience. Axcis Education is seeking a dedicated and compassionate level 2 teaching assistant to join a welcoming two-form entry primary school in Oldham, Lancashire. This rewarding role involves providing 1:1 support to a KS1 pupil with autism and complex behavioural needs, offering the opportunity to make a meaningful difference to a child’s educational journey. Key Responsibilities • Provide tailored one-to-one support for a KS1 pupil with Autism. • Build a strong, professional relationship to promote engagement, confidence, and social development. • Work closely with the class teacher and SENCO to implement effective learning and behaviour strategies. • Plan and deliver targeted interventions, including speech, language, and phonics support. • Monitor and record pupil progress, adapting support strategies where necessary. • Help create a safe, nurturing, and inclusive classroom environment. • Manage challenging behaviour calmly and effectively using de-escalation techniques. • Support the pupil during lunchtime duties to ensure consistency throughout the school day. • Engage in ongoing CPD and training provided by the school. Essential Criteria: • Level 2 Teaching Assistant qualification (or above). • Experience supporting children with additional needs within the UK education system. • A current DBS registered on the update service. • Strong understanding of Autism and complex behaviour management. • Ability to plan and deliver targeted interventions. • Excellent communication and teamwork skills. • A commitment to professional development and inclusive education. Desirable Experience: • Specific training or experience supporting children on the Autism spectrum. • Experience working in schools with high SEND needs and socioeconomic challenges. The School: This supportive, two-form entry primary school is well-regarded for its commitment to pupils with high SEND needs. Located in a deprived area, the school benefits from excellent transport links and places strong emphasis on staff development. This is an ideal opportunity for a Teaching Assistant eager to grow professionally while making a genuine impact on pupils’ lives.<br/><br />If you are interested, then please click on the apply button and contact Jessica Tierney on 0151 459 9299 | Ext: 3029.<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> Jessica Tierney&nbsp;</strong><br /><br /><strong><span style="color:#e0004d;">Telephone: </span> 0151 459 9299 | Ext: 3029</strong></strong>