Axcis Education is looking to recruit a teaching assistant for a small SEMH school in the Bolton area. This role is full-time and longer-term. The ideal teaching assistant will have experience of working with challenging behaviour and students who are disengaged. A strong understanding of SEMH and Complex Needs is essential. The teaching assistant must have a strength in de-escalation and distraction techniques. An ability to forge strong relationships with students and an ability to break down learning barriers is essential. A Teach Teach qualification is desired but not essential. The specialist secondary school is smaller than average and the pupils in school either have additional learning needs such as: MLD, ASC, ADHD, SEMH and challenging behavioural needs. Strong senior leaders ensure that each child is seen as an individual and that they feel safe and have a tailored working environment to make personal and academic progress. The role is full time and school hours are 8.30am – 3.45pm Monday – Friday. The school is based in Bolton and is accessible by car or by public transport. The candidate suited to this role will have excellent communication skills, have experience working with children with SEND and / or challenging behaviours. The candidate must be available full time and be seeking a long term role. The role will start in November, but for the right candidate, it could start sooner for a transition period. The pay is negotiable dependent on experience and candidates should be positive, hard working and enthusiastic. <br/><br />If you are interested, then please click on the apply button and contact Thomas Faithwaite on 0161 529 9200 | Ext: 5005.<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> Thomas Faithwaite&nbsp;</strong><br /><br /><strong><span style="color:#e0004d;">Telephone: </span> 0161 529 9200 | Ext: 5005</strong></strong>