Alternative Provision SEND Teaching Assistant

Axcis Education Recruitment; West Bromwich; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Axcis Education Recruitment is seeking a resilient and compassionate SEN Teaching Assistant for a long-term position in West Bromwich. This role involves supporting young people with social, emotional, and mental health needs, fostering trusting relationships, and working collaboratively in a supportive team environment. Candidates do not need prior school experience; backgrounds in youth work or care are valuable.

Benefits

£50 shopping voucher for referrals

Qualifications

• Experience in youth work, care, or mentoring preferred.
• Enhanced DBS required or willingness to apply.
• References should be recent and relevant.

Responsibilities

• Support students on a one-to-one or small group basis.
• Help manage challenging behavior through positive approaches.
• Build trusting relationships with students from complex backgrounds.

Skills

Resilience

Empathy

Emotional Intelligence

Patience

Job description

Location: West Bromwich Contract: Full-Time, Long-Term Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30am – 3:30pm Pay: From £89 per day (PAYE) Start Date: ASAP We are currently seeking a resilient and empathetic SEN Teaching Assistant to join a dedicated Alternative Provision school in West Bromwich. This rewarding role involves supporting young people aged 11–19, many of whom have Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs, a history of trauma, and display challenging behaviour. Key Responsibilities: • Supporting students on a one-to-one or small group basis • Helping manage behaviour using a calm and positive approach • Building trusting relationships with students who may have complex backgrounds • Supporting pupils with SEMH needs and encouraging emotional regulation • Working as part of a supportive and experienced staff team The Ideal Candidate Will: • Be calm, resilient, and emotionally intelligent • Have a strong and confident character with a proactive attitude • Be able to handle physically and emotionally challenging situations • Show real empathy and patience when working with young people • Be committed to making a positive impact on students' lives Requirements: • Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to apply) • Two recent and relevant references Previous experience in a school setting is not essential – if you’ve worked in youth work, care, mentoring, or any role supporting vulnerable young people, we welcome your application. If you're ready to be a steady and positive presence in a young person’s life and want to work in a supportive environment where no two days are the same, apply now to start your journey. INDMID

If you are interested, then please click on the apply button and contact Sofina Ashiq on 0121 827 2030 l Ext: 4008.

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).

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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Contact: Sofina Ashiq

Telephone: [phone] l Ext: 4008