Axcis Education is seeking dedicated SEND Teaching Assistants to join a vibrant team at a ‘Good’ Ofsted-rated primary school in Wakefield. This full-time position is available until the end of the academic year and offers an excellent opportunity to contribute to a nurturing and inclusive environment where every child can thrive academically, socially, and emotionally. In this role, you will work closely with students with autism, who exhibits some challenging behaviours and struggles with social interaction. You will assist the teacher and other staff to ensure the child receives the additional care needed to aid their learning and development. Key Responsibilities: Provide one-to-one support to the pupil, both inside and outside the classroom. Encourage the development of social skills and promote positive peer interactions. Conduct 1:1 interventions focusing on emotions, feelings, self-esteem, and worries. Assist with managing behaviour and implementing strategies to support the student’s emotional and social development. Requirements: Previous experience working with autism and SEMH is essential. Relevant qualifications in education, childcare, or special educational needs are desirable but not essential. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build rapport with students, parents, and colleagues. A positive and proactive attitude, with a passion for supporting the learning and development of children with special educational needs. Flexibility and adaptability to respond to the changing needs of students and the school environment.<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;150 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>