Location: PR2 Salary: Day rate from £83.40 depending on experience Contract Type: Full-time, agency Are you passionate about supporting children and young people who face emotional and behavioural challenges? Do you have the skills and patience to help children succeed in an educational environment? Axcis Education are looking for a dedicated teaching assistant to work with children who exhibit challenging behaviour and support them in reaching their full potential. As part of our agency, you will be placed in a school setting where you will play a key role in providing tailored support for children with challenging behaviours, helping them to engage in learning and develop social and emotional skills. Key Responsibilities: • Support children with challenging behaviour on a one-on-one basis or in small groups. • Assist the classroom teacher in managing disruptive or challenging behaviour, using de-escalation techniques where necessary. • Foster a safe, supportive, and positive learning environment for all students. • Help implement behavioural interventions and individualised support plans. • Monitor and track progress, providing feedback to teachers and senior staff. • Encourage positive behaviours and social interactions, helping children build emotional regulation skills. • Work closely with SENCOs, behaviour specialists, and other professionals to develop and implement strategies for managing challenging behaviours. • Support students during unstructured times, such as breaks and lunchtime, ensuring their safety and well-being. • Provide emotional support and mentorship to students who may struggle with anxiety, frustration, or other emotional challenges. Requirements: • Experience working with children who exhibit challenging behaviour or in a similar setting is highly desirable. • A patient, empathetic, and resilient attitude with a strong desire to make a positive impact. • A clear understanding of behaviour management strategies, de-escalation techniques, and conflict resolution. • Excellent communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively with teachers, parents, and other professionals. • A relevant qualification (e.g., Level 2 or Level 3 Teaching Assistant or similar) is beneficial but not essential. • A DBS check will be required (or you must be willing to undergo one). Why Join Us? • Make a significant difference in the lives of children who need additional support. • Work in a dynamic, supportive environment with opportunities for professional <br/><br />If you are interested, then please click on the apply button and contact Jessica Tierney on 0151 459 9299 | Ext: 3029.<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> Jessica Tierney&nbsp;</strong><br /><br /><strong><span style="color:#e0004d;">Telephone: </span> 0151 459 9299 | Ext: 3029</strong></strong>