1:1 SEND Teaching Assistant – Birmingham B33- MUST HAVE AN EARLY YEARS QUALIFICATION

Axcis Education Recruitment; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 17,000; Full time

Job summary

Axcis Education Recruitment is seeking a calm, confident teaching assistant to work 1:1 with a pupil with complex EYFS needs and support two other pupils on reduced timetables in a Reception class. You will perform general TA duties across the EYFS environment and must hold an EYFS/Early Years qualification.

Hours are 8:15am–3:15pm, Monday to Friday, with a long-term opportunity. This temporary role requires a DBS check and adherence to safeguarding requirements.

Qualifications

• Must have EYFS/Early Years qualification.
• Experience providing 1:1 SEND support is beneficial but the essential requirement is an EYFS/Early Years qualification.

Responsibilities

• Deliver 1:1 SEND support for a pupil with complex needs within a Reception/EYFS setting.
• Support two other pupils on reduced timetables and undertake general TA duties in the Reception class.

Skills

1:1 SEND support

Reception / EYFS

Education

EYFS/Early Years qualification

Job description

The role involves working 1:1 with pupils with complex EYFS needs, alongside supporting two other pupils on reduced timetables and helping as a general TA within the Reception class. The children have a range of additional needs, including:

• Non‑verbal communication
• Severe ASD
• Complex EYFS needs
• Personal care, including nappy changing
• Challenging behaviours such as scratching, punching, and pushing

The school needs someone calm, confident and consistent who can build a strong relationship with the children and provide clear, firm boundaries. The pupil responds particularly well to a warm but firm, nurturing approach.

• Monday–Friday
• 8:15am–3:15pm
• Reception / EYFS
• 1:1 SEND support + general TA duties
• Long‑term opportunity
• IMPORTANT: An EYFS/Early Years qualification is ESSENTIAL for this role.

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

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: Tessa Ejehu

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