SEND Teaching Assistants – Wigan Axcis Education is recruiting enthusiastic, confident and proactive SEND Teaching Assistants for opportunities across the Wigan area! Are you passionate about supporting children and young people with additional needs? Are you reliable, adaptable and someone who isn't afraid to get stuck in? We'd love to hear from you! Essential Requirements - Please Read Before Applying To be considered, you must meet the following criteria: • At least 6 months' relevant UK SEND experience, gained through: • Paid employment in a school, specialist setting or similar environment. • Extensive personal experience caring for a family member with SEND. • Voluntary experience supporting children or adults with SEND. • Be aged 18 or over. • Hold an Enhanced DBS on the Update Service or be willing to apply for one. • Be available Monday–Friday, 8:30am–3:30pm. • Be confident, proactive, reliable and ready to get stuck in. • Be able to travel reliably across Wigan and surrounding areas, particularly the WN6 postcode area. • Have an overseas police clearance certificate for any country where you have spent six months or more within the last five years (where applicable). Placements are available across Wigan, with a particular focus on WN4. Reliable travel to WN4 is essential. Candidates unable to commute across Wigan and the surrounding areas will not be suitable. What We're Looking For We want individuals who: • Have a genuine passion for supporting people with SEND. • Can use their initiative and take a proactive approach. • Are adaptable and confident in different environments. • Can build positive relationships with pupils and staff. • Bring patience, enthusiasm and a hands-on attitude. Ready to Apply? If you have at least six months' relevant UK SEND experience, meet the essential requirements and can travel reliably to WN6, we want to hear from you! Whether your experience comes from paid employment, voluntary work or extensive personal caring responsibilities, this could be your opportunity to turn your experience into a rewarding role in education. Apply today! We are keen to speak with suitable candidates and would love to hear from you. Axcis Education – Making a difference, one placement at a time. INDLIV<br/><br />If you are interested, then please click on the apply button and contact Amy Bingham on 0151 459 9299 / 01772 540 740 l Ext: 3033.<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> Amy Bingham&nbsp;</strong><br /><br /><strong><span style="color:#e0004d;">Telephone: </span> 0151 459 9299 / 01772 540 740 l Ext: 3033</strong></strong>