SEND Teaching Assistant, Erdington

Axcis Education Recruitment; Birmingham; On-site; Full time

Job summary

A leading education agency is seeking a Special Needs Teaching Assistant for a mainstream primary school in Erdington, Birmingham. The successful candidate will provide 1:1 support for a pupil with ASD and ADHD, ensuring a nurturing and safe learning environment. This temporary position requires previous TA experience and an understanding of special needs.

Benefits

£50 shopping vouchers for referrals

Qualifications

• Experience working in a school or nursery setting required.
• Makaton knowledge beneficial but not mandatory.
• Ability to remain calm in challenging situations.

Responsibilities

• Support a non-verbal pupil with ASD and ADHD.
• Assist with day-to-day classroom activities.
• Ensure the child's safety at all times.

Skills

Previous TA experience

Knowledge of Makaton

Calm demeanor

Education

Relevant qualification in Special Needs

Job description

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SEND Teaching Assistant, Erdington, Birmingham

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Client:

Axcis Education Recruitment

Location:

Birmingham, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Job Reference:

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Job Views:

5

Posted:

29.06.2025

Expiry Date:

13.08.2025

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Job Description:

Axcis Education are supporting a mainstream primary school in Erdington who are looking for a Special Needs Teaching Assistant to be appointed as soon as possible. The role will be to work with a pupil with Special Needs who is currently in Year 2. For the right candidate, there is the potential of this role continuing until the Pupil leaves school at the end of Year 6.The school is a friendly and welcoming setting and caters for a range of Special Needs, including ASD and SEMH. The school promotes learning through a range of methods and activities are planned according to the level the child is working at. The successful candidate will be working on a 1:1 basis with a pupil in Year 2. The pupil has ASD and ADHD and struggles to self-regulate and is non-verbal. You will be supporting the child with day to day activities in and around the classroom and ensuring the safety of the child at all times. To be successful for this role you will•Previous TA experience in-school or nursery setting• Have knowledge or previous experience of using basic Makaton (qualification not required)• Be able to always remain calm This role pays a week in arrears (every Friday) and you will be paid via PAYE on a daily rate starting from £89 per day based on suitable experience.

If you are interested, then please click on the apply button and contact Thomas Overton on 0121 827 2030 | Ext: 4003.

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. For more details, contact your local Axcis office.

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).

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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