Sen Teaching Assistant

Axcis Education; England; On-site; GBP 14,000 - 19,000; Full time

Job summary

Axcis Education is seeking a dedicated 1:1 SEN Teaching Assistant for a mainstream secondary school in the United Kingdom. You will support a Year 11 student with ASD and SEMH needs, helping him engage with lessons and access the curriculum. The role runs Monday to Friday, 8:30am–3:30pm, as a temporary position.

Experience in ASD/SEMH support and a patient, confident approach are essential. DBS checks and safeguarding compliance are required. Salary will reflect skills and experience.

Qualifications

• Previous experience supporting students with ASD/SEMH is essential.
• Experience in mainstream secondary setting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 support to Year 11 student with ASD/SEMH in lessons.
• Help the student engage with learning and access the curriculum.
• Attend DBS/compliance checks as required.
• Maintain a calm, supportive classroom environment.

Skills

1:1 support

ASD awareness

SEMH support

Classroom assistant

Job description

1:1 SEN Teaching Assistant – Mainstream Secondary School A welcoming mainstream secondary school is looking for a dedicated and supportive SEN Teaching Assistant to work on a 1:1 basis with a Year 11 male student. You will support the student within the classroom, helping him to engage with learning, manage challenges and access the curriculum. The school is looking for someone patient, understanding and confident in supporting students with additional needs in a mainstream secondary setting.

Role details: Start date: 3rd November 2026 (after October half term). Hours: Monday–Friday, 8:30am–3:30pm. Setting: Mainstream secondary school. Support: 1:1 with a Year 11 student with ASD and SEMH needs.

Previous experience supporting students with ASD and/or SEMH is essential.

If you are passionate about supporting young people and helping them get the most out of their education, we would love to hear from you!

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.