SEND Unit Teaching Assistant

Location:

M22 – Manchester

Contract:

Full-Time

We are looking for a SEND Unit Teaching Assistant to support pupils with special educational needs and disabilities in a mainstream or specialist unit. This is a hands‑on, rewarding role, helping pupils access their learning and daily school activities.

• Support pupils 1:1 or in small groups
• Assist teachers in delivering lessons and activities
• Help pupils engage with the curriculum and school routines
• Support pupils’ social and emotional development
• Assist with classroom organisation and resources
• Work as part of a friendly, collaborative team

• Experience supporting pupils with SEND is preferred but not essential
• Patient, reliable, and approachable
• Positive attitude and willingness to learn
• Ability to support pupils in a calm and structured way

This is a great opportunity to work in a supportive SEND environment and make a real difference in pupils’ school lives.

Referral reward: If you refer a friend to us and we place them in the job, we offer £50 in shopping vouchers.

Contact: Lauren Cobbin
Telephone:  l Ext: 5014

Equal Opportunities Statement: 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.

Safeguarding and DBS: 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. All applicants must 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. If the position involves working with children or vulnerable adults, this post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974.

Agency Information: Axcis Education is an employment agency offering temporary supply work for daily, short‑term and long‑term assignments in addition to permanent positions. You must be suitably qualified and be prepared to attend a face‑to‑face interview with Axcis to demonstrate your suitability for this role. Salary / Pay Rate will be dependent on your skills and experience.

For more details, contact your local Axcis office. This is a temporary position, unless stated otherwise.

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