SEND Teaching Assistant – Autism & Learning Support – Warwick

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

Job summary

A leading education recruitment agency in Warwick is seeking an experienced support worker to provide 1:1 support to pupils with autism and learning difficulties. The ideal candidate should have experience in school settings and an understanding of early communication methods. Competitive pay rate of £89 – £105 per day is offered. A commitment to inclusive education and supporting pupils with SEND is essential.

Benefits

Opportunities for ongoing professional development

Access to CPD including autism awareness training

Strong local partnerships across Warwickshire

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 support to pupils with autism and learning difficulties
• Use visual strategies, timetables, and structured learning to reduce anxiety
• Support social communication and interaction through structured play
• Adapt resources to meet individual learning targets
• Work alongside SENCO, class teachers, and external professionals

Skills

Experience supporting autism and learning difficulties in school settings

Understanding of early communication methods such as PECS or Makaton

Patient, structured, and proactive in supporting engagement

Committed to inclusive education and supporting pupils with SEND

Job description

Overview

Location: Warwick | Contract Type: Full-time | Salary: £89 – £105 per day / £445 – £525 per week

Role

• Provide 1:1 support to pupils with autism and learning difficulties.
• Use visual strategies, timetables, and structured learning to reduce anxiety.
• Support social communication and interaction through structured play.
• Adapt resources to meet individual learning targets.
• Work alongside SENCO, class teachers, and external professionals.

About You

• Experience supporting autism and learning difficulties in school settings.
• Understanding of early communication methods such as PECS or Makaton.
• Patient, structured, and proactive in supporting engagement.
• Committed to inclusive education and supporting pupils with SEND.

Why Axcis Education?

• Specialists in SEND with strong local partnerships across Warwickshire.
• Long-term roles with opportunities for ongoing professional development.
• Competitive daily pay and flexible placements to suit your strengths.
• Access to CPD including autism awareness, behaviour, and early years strategies.
• Proudly sponsored by NASEN – supporting excellence in SEND practice.

Application details

If you are interested, please click the apply button and contact Allan Elliott on 0121 827 2030 ext 4009.

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.

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.

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Contact: Allan Elliott

Telephone: [phone] Ext: 4009