Autism & Behaviour Support - Coventry

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

Job summary

A dedicated recruitment agency in Coventry is seeking a SEND Teaching Assistant to provide 1:1 support for a child with autism and behavioural needs. The role involves implementing structured routines and strategies to help the child engage positively with learning. Ideal candidates should have experience supporting children with autism, strong behaviour management skills, and a passion for inclusive education. This is a full-time, long-term position with competitive daily pay.

Benefits

Access to professional development opportunities

Competitive daily pay

Flexible placements to suit strengths

Qualifications

• Experience helping children regulate emotions and engage with learning.
• Ability to implement structured routines and support emotional regulation.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 support for a child with autism and behavioural challenges.
• Implement visual supports and personalised learning strategies.
• Encourage positive social interactions.

Skills

Experience supporting children with autism

Strong behaviour management skills

Calm and patient demeanor

Confident using visual supports

Passionate about inclusive education

Job description

Overview

Location: Coventry (CV6 area). Contract Type: Full-time. Salary: £89 – £105 per day / £445 – £525 per week. Axcis Education is recruiting for a dedicated SEND Teaching Assistant to support a pupil in a Coventry school with Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC) and associated behaviour needs. This is a full-time, long-term role working 1:1 to help a child regulate emotions, build confidence, and engage positively with learning.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 support for a child with autism and behavioural challenges.
• Implement structured routines, visual supports, and personalised learning strategies.
• Support emotional regulation and encourage positive social interaction.
• Use de-escalation and behaviour management approaches to reduce anxiety.
• Work closely with SENCO, class teacher, and parents to ensure consistency.

About You

• Experience supporting children with autism and behaviour needs.
• Calm, patient, and resilient, with strong behaviour management skills.
• Confident using strategies such as now/next boards and visual timetables.
• Passionate about inclusive education and helping children thrive.

Why Axcis Education?

• Specialists in SEND with strong local partnerships across Warwickshire.
• Long-term roles with opportunities for ongoing professional development.
• Competitive daily pay and flexible placements to suit your strengths.
• Access to CPD including autism awareness, behaviour, and early years strategies.
• Proudly sponsored by NASEN – supporting excellence in SEND practice.

If you’re committed to making a positive impact for children with autism and behaviour needs, apply now with Allan Elliott at Axcis Education.

If you are interested, then please click on the apply button and contact Allan Elliott on 0121 827 2030 l Ext: 4009.

If you are not interested in this role but know someone else who might be, you can receive £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. 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.

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Contact: Allan Elliott

Telephone: [phone] l Ext: 4009