Axcis Education is recruiting on behalf of a mainstream secondary school based in Heaton, for a teaching assistant with prior experience of working in behaviour support to join the Pastoral Care Team. This is a full time ongoing role, with real potential for a permanent position. The successful candidate would be working KS3 and KS4 aged pupils who are at risk of being excluded, with the aim to engage the pupils more positively with their work and to act as a positive role model within the school environment. Prior experience of working with individuals with social, emotional and mental heath needs is required for this role. The school is a large mainstream secondary school in which a large proportion of pupils have SEMH needs. The school is located less than 10 minutes from the M60,the nearest train station is less than 15 minutes walk away and there are good bus links within a 5 minute walk. To be considered for this role, applicants will have prior experience working with SEMH needs, preferably in a school setting or a pastoral care department though the school is willing to consider experience from alternative sources. Knowledge of behaviour strategies will be looked upon favourably. You must be resilient and able to deal with challenging and sometimes confrontational situations. This role will suit someone who thrives on working with young people with challenging behaviour while being a positive role model. You will need to be experienced supporting children or vulnerable adults, however not necessarily in a school environment. Axcis offers free CDP and safeguarding training, along with competitive rates of pay. This role would start of at £95 - £120 a day depending on experience.<br/><br />If you are interested, then please contact Holly Williams on 0161 529 9200 | Ext: 5009 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> Holly Williams&nbsp;</strong><br /><br /><strong><span style="color:#e0004d;">Telephone: </span> 0161 529 9200 | Ext: 5009</strong></strong>