**Job Title**: Teaching Assistant (Ukrainian Speaking) **Location**: Manchester, Greater Manchester **Role**: 1:1 Teaching Assistant with SEMH Experience **Job Overview:** We are seeking a dedicated Teaching Assistant who is fluent in Ukrainian to join our team. The successful candidate will work 1:1 with a student who requires additional support, particularly with social, emotional, and mental health (SEMH) needs. This role also involves translating communication between school staff and Ukrainian-speaking parents or guardians, to ensure a clear and effective partnership in supporting the student’s education. **Key Responsibilities:** - Provide tailored 1:1 support to a student with identified SEMH challenges, including bespoke learning activities and emotional support. - Develop and maintain a trusting relationship with the student to enhance their learning experience and emotional well-being. - Assist with the preparation and delivery of individualized lesson plans and learning materials. - Collaborate with teachers, SENCO, and other support staff to monitor and review the student’s progress. - Act as a linguistic bridge for effective communication between the school and Ukrainian-speaking parents or guardians, including translating written documents and interpreting in meetings. - Facilitate an inclusive learning environment that respects diverse backgrounds and needs. - Adhere to school policies, including those related to safeguarding and child protection. - Participate in staff meetings and professional development opportunities as required. - Help to foster a safe, organized, and supportive classroom environment. **Qualifications and Skills:** - Proficient in Ukrainian and English, both verbal and written. - Experience working with children, especially in a 1:1 capacity. - Previous experience or training in supporting children with SEMH needs is highly advantageous. - A relevant qualification, such as NVQ Level 3 for Teaching Assistants or equivalent, is preferred. - Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to engage effectively with students, staff, and families. - Patient, empathetic, and resilient with a passion for helping children to overcome challenges. - Good organizational skills and the ability to work independently as well as part of a team.<br/><br />If you are interested, then please click on the apply button and contact Robert Higginbottom on 0161 529 9200 l Ext: 4782.<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> Robert Higginbottom&nbsp;</strong><br /><br /><strong><span style="color:#e0004d;">Telephone: </span> 0161 529 9200 l Ext: 4782</strong></strong>