Job Title: Teaching Assistant (Supporting Challenging Behaviour) Location: Wirral, UK Contract Type: Temporary to Permanent Salary: Competitive, based on experience Start Date: September 2024 Role Overview: We are seeking a compassionate and resilient Teaching Assistant to join team on a temporary to permanent basis. The successful candidate will play a crucial role in supporting students with challenging behaviour, helping them to achieve their full potential and ensuring a positive and productive learning environment. Key Responsibilities: • Provide one-on-one and small group support to students with challenging behaviour. • Assist in the implementation of Individual Education Plans (IEPs) and Behaviour Support Plans (BSPs). • Work closely with teachers, SENCOs, and other staff to develop effective strategies to manage and improve student behaviour. • Support students in developing social skills, emotional regulation, and positive behaviour. • Foster a safe, inclusive, and nurturing classroom environment. • Monitor and record student progress, providing feedback to teachers and parents as necessary. • Participate in training and professional development opportunities to stay current with best practices in behaviour management. Requirements: • Previous experience working with children displaying challenging behaviour, preferably in an educational setting. • Strong understanding of behaviour management techniques and de-escalation strategies. • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. • Patience, empathy, and the ability to remain calm under pressure. • A commitment to promoting inclusion and equality. • Relevant qualifications, such as a Level 2 or 3 Teaching Assistant certificate, are desirable but not essential. • A valid Enhanced DBS check or willingness to undergo one. <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>