Early Years SEN Teaching Assistant, Smethwick

Axcis Education Recruitment; Smethwick; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading education recruitment agency seeks a Full-Time Early Years SEN Teaching Assistant in Smethwick to support children with special educational needs. Responsibilities include providing individual and group support, contributing to Individual Education Plans, and maintaining a nurturing environment. Ideal candidates will have experience in Early Years settings and confidence in communication. This role requires a proactive, caring approach and DBS registration.

Benefits

£50 shopping voucher for referrals

Qualifications

• Previous experience supporting SEN children or vulnerable individuals is essential.
• Must have a proactive approach to supporting young learners.
• DBS registered on the Update Service (or willingness to apply).

Responsibilities

• Provide targeted one-on-one and small group support for Early Years pupils with SEN.
• Assist with children’s learning, social skills, and emotional well-being.
• Contribute to and follow Individual Education Plans (IEPs).
• Work in partnership with teachers, SENCOs and other school staff.
• Help maintain a nurturing Early Years environment.

Skills

Experience in a nursery or Early Years setting

Supporting SEN children

Confident communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Job description

Position

Full-Time Early Years SEN Teaching Assistant – Smethwick (B66) – Monday to Friday 8:30am – 3:30pm.

Pay: £89 per day / £13.86 per hour – starting December 2025.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide targeted one‑on‑one and small group support for Early Years pupils with SEN.
• Assist with children’s learning, social skills and emotional well‑being.
• Contribute to and follow Individual Education Plans (IEPs).
• Work in partnership with teachers, SENCOs and other school staff.
• Help maintain a nurturing, inclusive and stimulating Early Years environment.

Requirements

• Experience in a nursery or Early Years setting is strongly preferred.
• Previous experience supporting SEN children or vulnerable individuals is essential.
• Must be available for a full‑time role only.
• A caring, adaptable and proactive approach to supporting young learners.
• Confident communication and interpersonal skills.
• DBS registered on the Update Service (or willingness to apply).

Equal Opportunities

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

Contact

For more information or to apply, please contact Sofina Ashiq at 0121 827 2030 Ext 4008.

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Referral

We offer £50 in shopping vouchers for referring a friend who is placed in the job.