Location: Manchester (Secondary School) Start Date: September 2025 Pay: £89-£105 per day (depending on experience) Contract Type: Full-Time, Temporary Secondary Teaching Assistant - ADHD Support Role Are you passionate about helping teenagers reach their potential-even when focus and attention don't come easily? We're seeking a committed and empathetic Teaching Assistant to support secondary students with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) in a Manchester school. These students benefit from structure, clear expectations, and a supportive adult who understands that restlessness, impulsivity, and distraction can be managed-and even harnessed-positively. This is your opportunity to make a meaningful impact by helping young people stay engaged, organised, and confident in the classroom. Your Role Will Involve: Delivering 1:1 and small group interventions to help students stay focused and on task Supporting smooth transitions between lessons using visual cues, prompts, and time reminders Encouraging positive behaviours through consistent feedback and structured praise Building trust with students who may feel frustrated, overwhelmed, or misunderstood Supporting strategies like movement breaks, flexible seating, or calming routines Working closely with teaching staff to create inclusive and responsive classroom environments What We're Looking For: Experience working with students with ADHD or similar attention-related needs A calm, patient, and proactive personality who understands behaviour as communication Confidence in using tools such as visual schedules, fidget resources, or sensory regulation strategies Ability to notice early signs of distress or overload and offer supportive interventions Knowledge of ADHD-informed practice or training (not essential but highly valued) Why Join Us? Full-time position starting September 2025 in a supportive Manchester secondary school Daily pay of £89-£105, based on experience Ongoing professional development and specialist training opportunities A genuine opportunity to influence students' academic progress and emotional wellbeing Career pathways into education, youth work, SEN support, or mental health £50 referral bonus for recommending a successful candidate If you're ready to be a consistent, encouraging presence in the lives of young people who need it most, we want to hear from you. Apply today to take your next step in inclusive education. INDMANIf you are interested, then please click on the apply button and contact Lauren Cobbin on 0161 529 9200 l Ext: 5014.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.Contact: Lauren CobbinTelephone: 0161 529 9200 l Ext: 5014
