SEND Teaching Assistant – KS1 & KS2 – Primary

Location:

Warwick

Contract Type:
Full‑time – Long‑term placement

Salary: £89 – £105 per day

• Support individual pupils and small groups with special educational needs across both KS1 and KS2.
• Use tools such as visual timetables, Makaton, and PECS to aid communication and learning.
• Help pupils manage routines, transitions, and emotional regulation.
• Assist the class teacher and SENCO in delivering adapted and differentiated learning activities.
• Promote positive behaviour, engagement and confidence in the classroom.

• Experience supporting children with SEND, particularly autism, learning difficulties, or SLCN.
• Understanding of child development, particularly within a primary education setting.
• Patient, nurturing, and resilient with a positive attitude.
• Good communication and teamwork skills.
• Familiarity with EHCPs, structured interventions, or communication strategies is desirable.
• A relevant qualification (e.g., TA Level 2/3, childcare, psychology) is beneficial but not essential.

• Long‑term role in one dedicated school – no daily supply.
• Competitive daily rates, paid weekly.
• Access to SEND‑specific CPD including autism awareness, Team Teach, and Makaton training.
• Ongoing support from a specialist consultant who understands SEND placements.

Axcis is an equal opportunities employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, gender, disability, race or any other equal opportunities criteria.

Applicants may be required to provide a current DBS check or allow Axcis to process one on their behalf, and to comply with other mandatory checks in line with DfE guidelines.

If the position involves working with children or vulnerable adults, this post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974.