Position: Teaching Assistant (Level 2 and Level 3) Working Arrangement: 1:1 with Students with Challenging Behaviour and Social, Emotional, and Mental Health (SEMH) Needs Employment Type: Full-time, Long-term Temporary to Permanent Start date: September 2024 Axcis education are seeking dedicated and compassionate Teaching Assistants (TAs) for Level 2 and Level 3 positions to work on a 1:1 basis with students exhibiting challenging behaviour and Social, Emotional, and Mental Health (SEMH) needs. These full-time roles offer the potential for permanent placement, providing stability and continuity for both the students and the successful candidates. Key Responsibilities: • Individual Support: Provide tailored support to students with SEMH needs, fostering a positive and inclusive learning environment. • Behaviour Management: Implement effective behaviour management strategies to address challenging behaviour, promoting positive social interactions and emotional regulation. • Academic Assistance: Support students with their academic work, adapting teaching methods to meet individual learning needs and abilities. • Emotional Support: Offer emotional support and mentorship, helping students to build self-esteem, resilience, and coping mechanisms. • Progress Monitoring: Track and report on student progress, working closely with teachers, SENCOs (Special Educational Needs Coordinators), and other professionals to adjust support plans as needed. • Communication: Maintain open and effective communication with parents, carers, and external agencies to ensure comprehensive support for the student. • Safety and Wellbeing: Ensure the safety and wellbeing of students at all times, adhering to safeguarding policies and procedures. Qualifications and Experience: Level 2 TA: • Education: Minimum Level 2 Teaching Assistant qualification or equivalent. • Experience: Prior experience working with children with SEMH needs or challenging behaviour is preferred but not mandatory. • Skills: Strong communication and interpersonal skills, basic understanding of behaviour management strategies, ability to build rapport with students. Level 3 TA: • Education: Minimum Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification or equivalent. • Experience: Significant experience working with children with SEMH needs and challenging behaviour. • Skills: Advanced understanding of behaviour management, proven track record of successfully supporting students with complex needs, ability to develop and implement individualized support plans. Personal Attributes: • Empathy and Patience: Ability to remain calm and patient in challenging situations, showing empathy, and understanding towards students' needs. • Adaptability: Flexibility to adapt to changing situations and student needs, demonstrating a proactive approach to problem-solving. • Resilience: Strong resilience to manage and de-escalate challenging behaviours effectively. • Commitment: Dedication to making a positive impact on students' lives, with a long-term commitment to their development and wellbeing. <br/><br />If you are interested, then please contact Shannon Crowther on 0151 459 9299 | Ext: 3024 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> Shannon Crowther&nbsp;</strong><br /><br /><strong><span style="color:#e0004d;">Telephone: </span> 0151 459 9299 | Ext: 3024</strong></strong>