Axcis Education is pleased to announce a strategic partnership with a reputable education trust based in Leeds. We're actively seeking dedicated and experienced SEND Teaching Assistants to join the team on a temporary to permanent basis, starting in January. The school caters for diverse group of learners aged 4-16, delivering comprehensive support for individuals with autistic spectrum conditions, cognition and learning difficulties, and physical or sensory disabilities. The successful candidate will: Oversee and assist students with special needs and disabilities, ensuring their safety and enabling access to educational activities. Implement individual Education Health and Care Plans, Behaviour Plans, and Care Plans, addressing diverse needs. Foster physical and emotional well-being, social development, and positive values among students. Create and maintain a purposeful learning environment, minimising barriers to learning. Contribute to the evaluation of student progress and offer constructive feedback to both students and colleagues. Encourage cooperative interaction among students and actively engage them throughout the day. Liaise with parents, collaborate with colleagues, and communicate effectively with various stakeholders. Provide support during school activities, including transport, visits, trips, and out-of-school events. Assist classroom colleagues through admin processes and resources, actively participating in team meetings and planning discussions. To be successful in this role you will have: Have an NVQ Level 2 in Supporting Teaching and Learning Experience of working with pupils with a range of special educational needs and disabilities Experience using a range of de-escalation techniques to support students in crisis – Team Teach Level training would be highly advantageous. Experience supporting students with complex communication needs – Makaton, PECS and knowledge of Intensive Interaction would be highly advantageous Patient, empathetic, and adaptable to the diverse needs of learners. An enhanced DBS on the update service Right to work in the UK A good standard of English, both verbally and written INDLEE<br/><br />If you are interested, then please contact Cathryn Smedley on 0113 513 1717 | Ext: 8004 and click on the apply button.<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> Cathryn Smedley&nbsp;</strong><br /><br /><strong><span style="color:#e0004d;">Telephone: </span> 0113 513 1717 | Ext: 8004</strong></strong>