SEND Teaching Assistant

Axcis Education Recruitment; Stratford-upon-Avon; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 20,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Free CPD & online training

Dedicated local consultant

Job summary

Axcis Education is recruiting a dedicated SEND Teaching Assistant to join a welcoming mainstream school in Stratford-upon-Avon. You will support children and young people with SEND, working 1:1 or in small groups to access learning, build confidence and develop social skills in an inclusive setting.

The role emphasizes safeguarding, personal care where required, and collaborating with teachers and SENDCOs to meet individual needs. Immediate start available for the right candidate.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children or young people with SEND or additional needs.
• Patient, resilient and empathetic approach.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service, or willingness to obtain one.
• Available to work full-time, Monday to Friday.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils with SEND on a 1:1 basis and in small group settings.
• Assist pupils in accessing learning activities across the curriculum.
• Encourage communication, social interaction, emotional development and independence.
• Build positive relationships with pupils, staff and families.
• Promote engagement, confidence and participation in school life.
• Follow classroom routines, transitions and behaviour expectations.

Job description

Location: Stratford-upon-Avon, Warwickshire
Salary: £92.63 per day
Job Type: Full-Time, Monday to Friday
Start Date: Immediate

Axcis Education is recruiting for a dedicated and compassionate SEND Teaching Assistant to join a welcoming mainstream school in Stratford-upon-Avon. This rewarding role involves supporting children and young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) within a mainstream educational setting. The successful candidate may work on a 1:1 basis or support small groups of pupils, helping them access learning, develop social skills, build confidence, and achieve their full potential.

The school is committed to providing a nurturing and inclusive environment where every child is supported academically, socially, emotionally, and physically.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone passionate about making a positive difference in the lives of young people. Whether you have experience as a Teaching Assistant, Learning Support Assistant, Support Worker, Care Worker, Nursery Practitioner, Youth Worker, or in another relevant role, we would love to hear from you.

Key Responsibilities

• Support pupils with SEND on a 1:1 basis and in small group settings.
• Assist children and young people in accessing learning activities across the curriculum.
• Encourage communication, social interaction, emotional development, and independence.
• Build positive and meaningful relationships with pupils, staff, and families.
• Promote engagement, confidence, and participation in school life.
• Support pupils with classroom routines, transitions, and behaviour expectations.
• Help create a calm, safe, and inclusive learning environment.
• Support with personal care where required.
• Follow EHCP targets, behaviour plans, and individual support strategies where applicable.
• Work collaboratively with teachers, SENDCOs, and wider school staff to meet pupils' individual needs.

Requirements

• Previous experience working with children or young people with SEND, additional needs, or challenging behaviours.
• Experience within education, childcare, care, youth work, support work, or similar settings is desirable.
• A patient, resilient, and empathetic approach.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to adapt to the needs of different pupils and age groups.
• Comfortable supporting personal care when required.
• Understanding of safeguarding responsibilities.
• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service, or willingness to obtain one.
• Available to work full-time, Monday to Friday.

What Axcis Education Offers

• Competitive pay of £92.63 per day.
• Free CPD and online training, including Level 2 Safeguarding.
• Ongoing support from a dedicated local Axcis consultant.
• Opportunities to gain valuable SEND experience in mainstream education.
• Access to long-term and permanent career opportunities.
• Flexible and rewarding work with the UK's leading SEND recruitment specialist.

About Axcis Education

Axcis Education is the UK's leading specialist recruitment agency for the SEND education sector. We work with mainstream schools, specialist provisions, and alternative settings nationwide, connecting passionate professionals with rewarding opportunities that make a genuine difference to children's lives.

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.

Salary / Pay Rate will be dependent on your skills and experience.

Axcis Education is an employment agency offering temporary supply work for daily, short-term and long-term assignments in addition to permanent positions.