SEND Teaching Assistant

Role

Axcis Education is recruiting an experienced SEND Teaching Assistant for a full‑time position at a specialist school near Solihull. The role begins in September and runs Monday to Friday, 8:30am–4:00pm. You will support pupils aged 4–11 years with a range of complex Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND), helping them access learning and achieve their individual goals. The daily rate is £92.63.

• Support pupils with a variety of SEND requirements.
• Deliver tailored assistance to meet individual learning and development needs.
• Encourage engagement, confidence and independence within the classroom.
• Build positive and trusting relationships with pupils.
• Promote a calm, supportive and structured learning environment.

• Previous experience working with children, ideally within an educational or SEND setting.
• Effective behaviour management skills.
• Patient, caring and empathetic approach.
• Ability to build strong relationships with pupils and staff.
• Enhanced DBS registration on the Update Service.

• Competitive pay rate.
• Flexible work opportunities.
• Ongoing support from a dedicated local consultant.
• Free online training and professional development courses.
• Complimentary Safeguarding Level 2 certification.
• Long‑term career opportunities within SEND and education.

Axcis is an equal opportunities employer and does 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. A suitable DBS check or a willingness to have one processed by Axcis is required, along with other standard compliance checks in line with the DfE guidelines.

Applicants who will work with children or vulnerable adults are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974.

Contact:
Jake Warner
Telephone:  l Ext: 6373