Early Years Teaching Assistant, SEND Support

Axcis Education Recruitment; Metropolitan Borough of Solihull; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A lovely primary school in Solihull is seeking a dedicated Early Years Teaching Assistant to support a child with Complex Autism. This full-time role starts in September 2025 and runs until July 2026, providing a crucial opportunity to make a direct impact on a child's development.

Benefits

£50 shopping vouchers for referrals

Qualifications

• Experience supporting individuals with SEND.
• Ability to manage challenging behaviour.
• Willingness to undergo DBS checks.

Responsibilities

• Support a child with complex Autism on a 1:1 basis.
• Assist in personal care and managing behaviour.
• Collaborate with teachers and assistants.

Skills

Experience with SEND

Personal care support

Managing challenging behaviour

Education

Enhanced DBS certificate

Minimum 2 good references

Job description

Early Years Teaching Assistant Required Axcis is working with a lovely primary school in the Solihull area to recruit a teaching assistant with experience of supporting individuals with special educational needs (SEN) and having previously worked with children aged 3 to 5 years. The role is based within their reception class; you'll be the dedicated 1:1 for a 4-year-old child with Complex Autism, including challenging behaviour and low-level personal care needs. Whilst being based within the reception class, there will also be lone working involved when taking the child outside of the classroom for activities in other school areas such as the sensory room and playground. This is a full-time role on an ongoing basis starting in September 2025 and going through to the end of the academic year (July 2026). This is a great opportunity for a teaching assistant looking to make a positive direct impact on the development, learning and life of a child. Job details: • Supporting a child with complex Autism on a 1:1 basis • Supporting all needs such as challenging behaviour and personal care • Working alongside the class teacher and other teaching assistants • Full time (8:30am – 3:30pm, Monday to Friday) • Starting September 2025 and going through to the end of the academic year (July 2026) Requirements • Experience of supporting individuals with SEND needs such as challenging behaviour and personal care – Essential • Enhanced DBS on the Update Service required or we’re happy to carry out a new one ahead of you starting the position – Essential • Minimum of 2 good references – Essential

If you are interested, then please click on the apply button and contact Roddy Moothialoo on 0121 827 2030 | Ext: 4002.

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: Roddy Moothialoo

Telephone: [phone] | Ext: 4002