Autism Support Teaching Assistant

Axcis Education; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 20,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

CPD & training

Local consultant support

Long-term placements

Referral bonus (£50 voucher)

Job summary

Axcis Education is seeking a dedicated SEND Teaching Assistant to join a specialist educational setting in Birmingham. You will support pupils aged 9-16 with ASC and EHCPs, in 1:1 and small group settings, helping them access learning and achieve targets.

Roles include working with ADHD, SEMH, and communication challenges to foster independence and engagement. This temporary position offers competitive pay and ongoing CPD, with after-placement support from a local consultant, and potential

Qualifications

• Experience supporting children with Autism or SEND in educational settings.
• Experience in education, care, support work, youth work, or similar settings.
• Patient, resilient and nurturing approach.
• Strong communication and behaviour management skills.
• Understanding of EHCPs and individual support strategies desirable.
• Enhanced DBS on Update Service or willingness to obtain one.
• Availability to work full-time, Monday to Friday.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils with Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC) on a 1:1 basis and in small groups.
• Assist students in accessing lessons and achieving individual learning targets.
• Support pupils with additional needs, including ADHD, SEMH, and communication difficulties.
• Encourage positive behaviour, emotional regulation, and social development.
• Build trusting and consistent relationships with pupils.
• Support the delivery of tailored interventions and personalised support strategies.
• Work collaboratively with teachers, pastoral teams, and other professionals.
• Create a calm, safe, and inclusive learning environment.
• Promote independence, confidence, and engagement in learning.

Skills

ASC support experience

SEND experience

Behaviour management

Strong communication

Job description

Pay: £92.63 per day Job Type: Full-Time, Monday to Friday (8:30am - 4:00pm) Start Date: Immediate SEND Teaching Assistant Job in Birmingham Axcis Education is recruiting for a dedicated and compassionate SEND Teaching Assistant to join a specialist educational setting in Birmingham. This rewarding role involves supporting pupils aged 9-16 with Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC), all of whom have Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs). Many pupils also present with additional needs, including ADHD, Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs, attachment difficulties, and communication challenges. The setting provides a structured, nurturing environment where pupils are supported both academically and emotionally. The successful candidate will play a key role in helping students engage with learning, develop independence, and build positive relationships.

The Role

• Support pupils with Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC) on a 1:1 basis and in small groups.
• Assist students in accessing lessons and achieving individual learning targets.
• Support pupils with additional needs, including ADHD, SEMH needs, and communication difficulties.
• Encourage positive behaviour, emotional regulation, and social development.
• Build trusting and consistent relationships with pupils.
• Support the delivery of tailored interventions and personalised support strategies.
• Work collaboratively with teachers, pastoral teams, and other professionals.
• Create a calm, safe, and inclusive learning environment.
• Promote independence, confidence, and engagement in learning.

Requirements

• Previous experience supporting children or young people with Autism, SEND, SEMH, or behavioural needs.
• Experience within education, care, support work, youth work, or similar settings.
• A patient, resilient, and nurturing approach.
• Strong communication and behaviour management skills.
• The ability to remain calm and consistent when supporting pupils with complex needs.
• An understanding of EHCPs and individual support strategies is desirable.
• An Enhanced DBS on the Update Service, or willingness to obtain one.
• Availability to work full-time, Monday to Friday.

Why Join Axcis Education?

• Competitive daily pay of £92.63.
• Free CPD and online training, including Level 2 Safeguarding.
• Dedicated support from an experienced local consultant.
• Opportunities to develop specialist SEND and autism experience.
• Long-term placements with potential permanent opportunities.
• Access to roles through the UK's leading SEND recruitment agency.

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).

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: Jake Warner-Smith, Telephone: [phone] l Ext: 6373