Secondary Teaching Assistant in Chorley

Secondary Teaching Assistant – SEND – Chorley (PR7) Secondary School

Axcis Education is looking for a strong, motivated and adaptable individual to join a secondary school in the PR7 area of Chorley. This isn't a role for someone who prefers to sit back and observe. We need someone who is proactive, confident managing behaviour and able to build positive relationships with young people while maintaining clear boundaries. You'll be supporting pupils across different classrooms, subjects and year groups, so flexibility, resilience and the ability to think on your feet are essential. If you have previous UK SEND experience, enjoy working with teenagers and aren't afraid of a challenge, this could be the opportunity for you!

Responsibilities

• Supporting pupils with SEND across different subjects and year groups.
• Providing 1:1 and small-group support where required.
• Confidently managing behaviour and responding to challenging situations.
• Supporting pupils with autism, ADHD, learning difficulties and social, emotional and mental health needs.
• Encouraging positive behaviour, engagement and independence.
• Helping pupils access lessons and remain focused on learning.
• Building positive relationships with pupils and school staff.
• Working collaboratively with teachers and the wider support team.

Essential Requirements

• Have at least 6 months' relevant UK SEND experience, gained through paid employment, extensive personal caring responsibilities or 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 managing behaviour and dealing with challenging situations.
• Be comfortable supporting secondary-aged pupils across different classrooms and year groups.
• Be proactive, resilient, reliable and confident using your initiative.
• Be able to travel reliably to PR7 and the surrounding Chorley areas.
• Have an overseas police clearance certificate for any country where you have spent six months or more within the last five years (where applicable).

Location & Hours

Location: Chorley, PR7

Hours: Monday–Friday, 8:30am–3:30pm

Reliable travel to PR7 is essential. Candidates must be comfortable commuting to the school consistently.

Who Would Suit This Role?

We are looking for someone who is confident, assertive and approachable, with the ability to build trust while maintaining clear boundaries. You must be comfortable working in a busy secondary school environment, adapting to different situations and managing behaviour calmly and consistently.

Benefits

• £50 in shopping vouchers if you refer a friend to us and we place them in the job.

Equal Opportunities & Safeguarding

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.

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).

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.

Axcis Education is an employment agency offering temporary supply work for daily, short-term and long-term assignments in addition to permanent positions.

Interview & Salary

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.

Salary / Pay Rate will be dependent on your skills and experience.

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