Teaching Assistant

Special School Teaching Assistants – StockportStart Date : January 2026 Axcis Education are recruiting Teaching Assistants to work in a Special School setting in Stockport, supporting children and young people with a range of additional needs. This is a rewarding opportunity for individuals who are passionate about making a genuine difference in education. Register with Axcis Education over the Christmas period to be ready to start in January. About the Role : You will be supporting students across a broad and engaging curriculum, helping them to access learning and develop essential life skills in a safe, nurturing environment. You will actively support students in the full range of curriculum activities across the school, including but not limited to :

• Classroom-based lessons
• Physical lessons such as swimming, cycling, and outdoor activities
• Working with students with Autism, multi-sensory impairments, physical disabilities, severe learning difficulties, and non-verbal communication needs
• Supporting the development of communication skills, social skills, flexible thinking, and problem-solving abilities To be Successful in the Role You’ll Need :
• Experience within a care or education workplace setting (not essential but desirable)
• First-hand experience of complex needs, learning disabilities, sensory impairments, or autistic spectrum conditions
• Experience supporting children or young people with challenging behaviour
• Enthusiasm, determination, and resilience
• Empathy and strong self-awareness
• Excellent communication skills to effectively interact with students, parents, and colleagues Why Work with Axcis Education?
• Specialist SEND recruitment agency
• Ongoing support from a dedicated consultant
• Opportunities for long-term and permanent roles
• Competitive pay rates (£95-£100 per day, PAYE) If you’re compassionate, committed, and looking for a meaningful role within a Special School environment, we’d love to hear from you. Apply now and register with Axcis Education over Christmas to secure a January start.

If you are interested, then please click on the apply button and contact Ben Smith on 0161 529 9200 | Ext : 5003.

If you are not interested in this role but know someone else who might be, don't forget that we offer £50 in shopping vouchers if you refer a friend to us and we place them in the job. For more details, contact your local Axcis office.

This is a temporary position, unless stated otherwise.

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.

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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