SEND Secondary Teaching Assistant

Axcis Education; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 19,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free CPD and online training

Dedicated local consultant

Long-term placements

Job summary

Axcis Education is seeking a dedicated SEND Teaching Assistant to join a specialist secondary SEND school in North Birmingham. The role is full-time, Monday to Friday, with a daily pay rate of £92.63 and hours 8:30am - 4:00pm.

Start date is immediate, supporting students aged 11-16 with ASC and various SEND needs. You will provide 1:1 and small-group support, help pupils access the curriculum, and work closely with teachers and staff to deliver personalised learning plans in a calm, inclusive

Qualifications

• Experience supporting children or young people with SEND/ASC and related needs.
• Ability to implement personalised learning strategies and behaviour support.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils with ASC and additional SEND needs in the classroom.
• Provide 1:1 and small-group support to access the curriculum.
• Assist with social, emotional, and behavioural development.
• Help students achieve individual learning targets and develop life skills.
• Collaborate with teachers and support staff to implement learning plans.

Skills

SEND experience

ASC understanding

Behaviour management

Communication skills

Job description

Pay: £92.63 per day Job Type: Full-Time, Monday to Friday (8:30am - 4:00pm) Start Date: Immediate Axcis Education is recruiting for a dedicated and resilient SEND Teaching Assistant to join a specialist secondary SEND school in North Birmingham.

This rewarding role involves supporting students aged 11-16 with Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC) and a range of additional needs, including ADHD, SEMH needs, attachment difficulties, and communication challenges. The school provides a structured and supportive environment, helping students develop academically, socially, and emotionally while preparing them for greater independence. This opportunity would suit an experienced Teaching Assistant, Learning Support Assistant, Behaviour Mentor, Youth Worker, Support Worker, or Care Worker who is passionate about supporting young people with additional needs.

The Role

As a SEND Teaching Assistant, you will:

• Support students with Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC) and additional SEND needs within the classroom.
• Provide tailored 1:1 support and small-group interventions.
• Help students access the curriculum and achieve individual learning targets.
• Support pupils with social, emotional, and behavioural needs.
• Promote positive behaviour and emotional regulation throughout the school day.
• Build strong, professional relationships that help students feel safe, supported, and engaged.
• Support students in developing communication, independence, and life skills.
• Work collaboratively with teachers and wider support staff to implement personalised learning strategies.
• Create a calm, nurturing, and inclusive learning environment.

Requirements

• Previous experience supporting children or young people with Autism, SEND, SEMH, ADHD, or behavioural needs.
• Experience within education, care, youth work, residential care, support work, or similar settings.
• A patient, empathetic, and resilient approach.
• Strong communication and behaviour management skills.
• The ability to build positive relationships and maintain clear professional boundaries.
• Confidence supporting students with varying communication and learning needs.
• An Enhanced DBS on the Update Service, or willingness to obtain one.
• Full-time availability, Monday to Friday.

Why Join Axcis Education?

• Competitive daily pay of £92.63.
• Free CPD and online training, including Level 2 Safeguarding.
• Ongoing support from a dedicated local consultant.
• Opportunities to gain valuable experience within specialist SEND education.
• Long-term placements with potential permanent opportunities.
• Access to a wide range of SEND roles through the UK's leading SEND recruitment agency.

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 your 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.