MLD Teaching assistant

Axcis Education Recruitment; Warwick; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 19,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive daily rates

Paid weekly

Job summary

Axcis Education Recruitment seeks a caring SEND Teaching Assistant to support children with a range of needs across KS1 and KS2 in a Warwick primary school. The role focuses on autism, SLD/MLD, and SLCN, with emphasis on communication strategies and adaptive learning activities.

You will work with pupils, under the guidance of the SENCO and class teacher, to foster engagement, learning, and wellbeing in a warm school community.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting children with SEND, particularly autism, learning difficulties, or SLCN.
• Understanding of child development, particularly within a primary education setting.
• Patient, nurturing, and resilient with a positive attitude.
• Good communication and teamwork skills.
• Familiarity with EHCPs, structured interventions, or communication strategies is desirable.
• A relevant qualification (e.g., TA Level 2/3, childcare, psychology) is beneficial but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Support individual pupils and small groups with special educational needs across both KS1 and KS2.
• Use tools such as visual timetables, Makaton, and PECS to aid communication and learning.
• Help pupils manage routines, transitions, and emotional regulation.
• Assist the class teacher and SENCO in delivering adapted and differentiated learning activities.
• Promote positive behaviour, engagement and confidence in the classroom.

Skills

SEND experience

Autism

SLCN

Communication skills

Education

TA Level 2/3

Childcare qualification

Psychology background

Job description

Location: Warwick Contract Type: Full-time – Long-term placement Salary: £93 – £105 per day Axcis Education is proud to be working in partnership with a friendly and inclusive mainstream primary school in Warwick, who are seeking a caring and committed SEND Teaching Assistant to support children across Key Stage 1 and Key Stage 2 with a range of additional needs, including autism (ASC), moderate to severe learning difficulties (MLD/SLD) and speech, language and communication needs (SLCN). This is a fantastic opportunity to work in a warm, community-focused school that prioritises the wellbeing and development of every child.

The Role

• Support individual pupils and small groups with special educational needs across both KS1 and KS2.
• Use tools such as visual timetables, Makaton, and PECS to aid communication and learning.
• Help pupils manage routines, transitions, and emotional regulation.
• Assist the class teacher and SENCO in delivering adapted and differentiated learning activities.
• Promote positive behaviour, engagement and confidence in the classroom.

About You

• Experience supporting children with SEND, particularly autism, learning difficulties, or SLCN.
• Understanding of child development, particularly within a primary education setting.
• Patient, nurturing, and resilient with a positive attitude.
• Good communication and teamwork skills.
• Familiarity with EHCPs, structured interventions, or communication strategies is desirable.
• A relevant qualification (e.g., TA Level 2/3, childcare, psychology) is beneficial but not essential.

Why Join Axcis Education

• Long-term role in one dedicated school – no daily supply.
• Competitive daily rates, paid weekly.
• Access to SEND-specific CPD including autism awareness, Team Teach, and Makaton training.
• Ongoing support from a specialist consultant who understands SEND placements.

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.

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.