Axcis are currently looking for a teaching assistant, for a full time role in a primary SEND school in the Preston area. The school are hoping to appoint a long term teaching assistant, who has special educational needs experience and is seeking a long term, full time role. The role will be predominantly based in KS2 and you’ll be expected to provide support for students with autism and speech & language difficulties. The ideal candidate will have experience using PECS and/or Makaton, but this is not essential. The school is based in the Preston area and caters for students with additional needs and can no longer remain in mainstream education. The school are hoping to appoint a hard working teaching assistant who has some experience supporting pupils with additional learning needs. The school is Ofsted graded “outstanding” and behaviour in school is usually very good. The role is full time and will start as soon as possible, on a long term basis. The role will require a confident candidate, who has SEND experience and is happy to provide personal care if required. The role will require a hard working candidate who is looking for a long term role in a forward thinking SEND provision. <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>