Are you passionate about supporting children with additional needs? A vibrant and welcoming mainstream primary school in the Levenshulme area of Manchester is seeking a dedicated and experienced SEND Teaching Assistant to join their team full-time from September. You’ll be working within a well-established SEND provision that supports pupils across all primary phases – from EYFS to Key Stage 2. The children you’ll be supporting have a range of needs, including autism, speech, language and communication difficulties, and some who are non-verbal. Experience with PECS or similar communication systems would be highly beneficial. The ideal candidate will have: Experience supporting children with SEND, particularly autism and communication needs An understanding of non-verbal communication strategies Knowledge or experience using PECS (preferred) A calm, patient, and nurturing approach Flexibility to work with different age groups and adapt to individual needs This is a full-time role starting in September, with the opportunity to trial before the end of the current term, so early applications are strongly encouraged.<br/><br />If you are interested, then please click on the apply button and contact Monika Paskeviciute on 0161 529 9200 | Ext: 5007.<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.<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> Monika Paskeviciute&nbsp;</strong><br /><br /><strong><span style="color:#e0004d;">Telephone: </span> 0161 529 9200 | Ext: 5007</strong></strong>