SEN Teaching Assistant, Wednesbury

Axcis Education Recruitment; Wednesbury; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading education recruitment agency is seeking a Full-Time SEN Teaching Assistant in Wednesbury to provide 1:1 and small group support for pupils with additional needs. This position requires patience and a commitment to helping students reach their full potential. Candidates should have prior experience supporting children with special educational needs or similar roles. The job offers a supportive work environment from Monday to Friday, with a competitive daily pay rate.

Benefits

Referral bonus of £50 in shopping vouchers

Commitment to safeguarding and promoting welfare

Qualifications

• Experience working in a school is preferred; care experience will also be considered.
• Previous experience supporting children with SEN or vulnerable individuals is essential.
• A calm, patient, and flexible attitude when supporting pupils of different ages.

Responsibilities

• Provide tailored 1:1 and small-group support to pupils with a range of SEN.
• Assist pupils with academic tasks, social skills, and emotional well-being.
• Contribute to and follow Individual Education Plans (IEPs).

Skills

Experience supporting children with SEN or vulnerable individuals

Strong communication and teamworking skills

Patient and flexible attitude

Job description

Position: Full-Time SEN Teaching Assistant
Location: Wednesbury
Position Type: Full-time (Monday – Friday, 8:30am – 3:30pm)
Pay: From £89 per day
Start Date: December 2025

We are looking to recruit a committed SEN Teaching Assistant to work within an all-age school in Wednesbury (WS10). This role would suit someone patient, reliable, and genuinely passionate about helping pupils with additional needs reach their full potential. You will be supporting students across different age groups, offering either 1:1 support or working with small groups of learners with varying SEN. As this is an all-age setting, some pupils may require personal care, so applicants must feel comfortable providing this when needed.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide tailored 1:1 and small-group support to pupils with a range of SEN
• Assist pupils with academic tasks, social skills, and emotional well‑being
• Support pupils’ independence, including personal care where required
• Contribute to and follow Individual Education Plans (IEPs)
• Work closely with class teachers, SENCOs, and the wider staff team
• Help maintain a positive, inclusive, and safe learning environment

Requirements

• Experience working in a school is preferred; care experience will also be considered
• Previous experience supporting children with SEN or vulnerable individuals is essential
• Full-time availability (Monday to Friday)
• A calm, patient, and flexible attitude when supporting pupils of different ages
• Strong communication and teamworking skills
• A DBS on the Update Service or willingness to obtain one

This is a temporary position, unless stated otherwise.

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.

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: Sofina Ashiq

Telephone: [phone] l Ext: 4008

If you are interested, then please click on the apply button and contact Sofina Ashiq on 0121 827 2030 l Ext: 4008.

If you are seeking a rewarding position where you can make a meaningful difference to pupils across a range of ages, we encourage you to apply!