SEND TA - Autism Spectrum Condition

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

Job summary

Axcis Education Recruitment is seeking a Year 1 Teaching Assistant to provide 1-to-1 support for a pupil in a mainstream primary school in Erdington, Birmingham. The role runs Monday to Friday, 08:30–15:30, during term time.

You will work with the class teacher and the SENCo to implement planned interventions, support the pupil’s learning, and promote inclusion across the classroom. A DBS enhanced check (or update service) and UK right to work are required.

Qualifications

• Experience with SEND in educational or care settings.
• Eligible to work in the UK with right to work.
• DBS update service or willingness to obtain.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1-to-1 support for a Year 1 pupil in a mainstream setting.
• Support learning interventions and promote classroom inclusion.
• Work with class teacher and SENCo on planned interventions.

Skills

1-to-1 support

SEND experience

Education

DBS check (Enhanced)

Job description

We are seeking a Year 1, Teaching Assistant to work 1-to-1 in a mainstream primary school setting in Erdington. The student you will be supporting is accessing the mainstream classroom and has a lot of academic potential, they require a committed, 1-to-1 Teaching Assistant who has experience working with young people with SEND needs, either from education or from transferrable experience from residential, support or care backgrounds.

Whilst in role, you will have the full support of the class teacher and the brilliant SENCo who will be able to talk you through their current planned interventions and support packages.

• This role is working Monday to Friday, 08:30 until 15:30 during term time only
• This role will be starting immediately for a minimum period ending July 2026 but likely will be extended moving forward as the child progresses through school
• You will be paid on a daily rate basis starting from £93 per day (PAYE)
• You will need to have full UK right to work & an enhanced DBS which is on the update service or a willingness to obtain one

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.