We are looking for a compassionate and dedicated teaching assistant to provide 1-to-1 support for a 12-year-old student with autism and severe learning difficulties (SLD) at a specialist school in Manchester. You will work closely with the child to help them engage with their learning, develop key life skills and support their emotional and social development in a safe and nurturing environment. About the Role *Provide one-to-one support for a 12-year-old student with autism and SLD *Help the student access the curriculum and engage in classroom activities *Support the student’s social and emotional development *Work closely with the class teacher and other professionals to create a personalised learning plan *Assist with communication and behavioural strategies to encourage positive engagement *Promote independence and help the student develop life skills *Ensure the child’s safety and wellbeing at all times About the School *A specialist school for students with severe learning difficulties and autism *Focus on providing personalised and compassionate care for each student *A supportive team environment where staff collaborate to provide the best learning experiences *A calm and nurturing atmosphere designed to support students’ needs and development About You *Experience working with children with autism and severe learning difficulties is desirable *Patient, calm and able to build a positive relationship with the student *Willingness to use behaviour management techniques and communication aids *Passionate about making a difference in the life of a child with special educational needs *Experience in a similar role or educational setting is beneficial but not essential Why Work with Axcis? *Free training opportunities through The National College *Free safeguarding qualification *Gain valuable experience supporting children with autism and severe learning difficulties *Work in a supportive and friendly team *Competitive daily pay – up to £104 <br/><br />If you are interested, then please click on the apply button and contact Laurene Pierrot on 0161 529 9200 l Ext: 5013.<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> Laurene Pierrot&nbsp;</strong><br /><br /><strong><span style="color:#e0004d;">Telephone: </span> 0161 529 9200 l Ext: 5013</strong></strong>