Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of young people with special educational needs? Axcis Education is recruiting for an experienced and proactive SEND Teaching Assistant to support a special needs school in the Trafford area. We are seeking a skilled SEND Teaching Assistant with a strong background in supporting students with complex autism and associated behavioural and sensory needs. In this role, you will work closely with students, providing tailored support to help them achieve their full potential in a safe and nurturing environment. Requirements: - Proven experience working with students with complex autism, behavioural challenges, and sensory needs - must. - A patient, empathetic, and proactive approach to supporting students - must. - Strong communication and teamwork skills with ability to show initiative and being happy to help where needed - must. - Knowledge of autism strategies (e.g., PECS, TEACCH, sensory integration) - highly desirable. - Enhanced DBS check (or willingness to obtain one) - must. Location: Trafford Area Hours: Full-Time, Monday to Friday, 8:30 am – 4:00 pm Start Date: ASAP Commitment: Long-Term This specialist school and college provides tailored education for students with a wide range of additional needs. They are committed to fostering a supportive, inclusive, and stimulating environment that helps every learner thrive. If you think this is the role for you and you have the neccessary skills and experience, please get in touch today by emailing me your up to date CV to Monika@axcis.co.uk<br/><br />If you are interested, then please click on the apply button and contact Monika Paskeviciute on 0161 529 9200 | Ext: 5007.<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.<br /><br />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 />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> Monika Paskeviciute&nbsp;</strong><br /><br /><strong><span style="color:#e0004d;">Telephone: </span> 0161 529 9200 | Ext: 5007</strong></strong>