SEND Teaching Assistant, Mainstream Primary School, Reception Class

Axcis Education Recruitment; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading education recruitment agency in Birmingham is seeking a SEND Teaching Assistant for a mainstream primary school. This full-time role involves supporting pupils in the Reception class, particularly those with complex autism, challenging behaviour, and non-verbal communication needs. Candidates must have relevant experience and a good understanding of developmental support for young children. The position is ongoing and starts ASAP.

Qualifications

• Experience of working with individuals with ASD and using visual communication aids is essential.
• Strong behaviour management skills are essential.
• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service required or willingness to get one.

Responsibilities

• Support role for pupils within reception.
• Working with children pre-ASC diagnosis or with a diagnosis of ASC.
• Full time position from 8:30am – 3:30pm, Monday to Friday.

Skills

Experience with individuals with ASD

Strong behaviour management skills

Using visual communication aids

Job description

We have a SEND Teaching Assistant vacancy at a mainstream primary school in Central Birmingham. The school is looking for a SEND support assistant with experience of working with individuals with Complex Autism, including needs such as non-verbal communication, challenging behaviour and personal care.

The role is based within the school's Reception class, working through the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS). The school is looking for candidates familiar with developmental support of young children as well as experience in supporting autistic young children with complex additional needs such as challenging behaviour, non/pre-verbal communication and personal care.

Job Details

• Support role for pupils within reception
• Working with children pre-ASC diagnosis or with a diagnosis of ASC who have complex additional needs such as challenging behaviour, non/pre-verbal communication and personal care
• Full time (8:30am – 3:30pm, Monday to Friday)
• Ongoing basis, starting ASAP

Requirements

• Experience of working with individuals with ASD and using visual communication aids – Essential
• Strong behaviour management skills - Essential
• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service required or we’re happy to carry out a new one ahead of you starting the position – Essential
• Minimum of 2 good references – Essential

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.