Axcis are looking to appoint a teaching assistant to work on a long term basis, in a behavioural unit in the Preston, Lancashire area. The school is based fairly centrally in the Preston area, near the Fulwood area. The school is accessible via public transport but also has plenty of on site parking for car drivers. The school are hoping to appoint a teaching assistant on a long term basis to work with students who have additional needs and / or display challenging behaviours. The school are Ofsted judged "good" and although the behaviour can be challenging, generally speaking, students are respectful of staff. The role is full time and school hours are 835am - 315pm Monday - Friday. The role will require you to work on a 1:1 and small group basis with students who require additional needs and those who require extra support, particularly to manage their behaviour or their emotions. The candidate should be hard working, empathetic, enthusiastic and have experience working with children who have additional needs, or, challenging behaviours. The candidate must be hard working with a passion for working with students who are disengaged, or struggle with education. Pay for this role will start at £11.33 per hour. INDJOBS<br/><br />If you are interested, then please click on the apply button and contact Kirsten Ashcroft-Jackson on 01772 540740 | Ext: 3006.<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. 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 />If the position you are applying for involves working with children or vulnerable adults, this post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974.</em><br /><br /><em>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> Kirsten Ashcroft-Jackson&nbsp;</strong><br /><br /><strong><span style="color:#e0004d;">Telephone: </span> 01772 540740 | Ext: 3006</strong></strong>