SEND Teaching Assistant -Part-time

Axcis Education Recruitment; Rugby; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 19,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedule

Competitive daily pay

Free online CPD and training

Dedicated local consultant

Job summary

Axcis Education is seeking reliable SEND Teaching Assistants to provide part-time, ad-hoc support at a welcoming primary school in Rugby. This flexible role fits around other commitments while supporting children with ASC, SEMH, and other needs.

Location: Rugby. Start date: September. Pay rate: £92.63 per day. You will cover staff absences, support learning, run 1:1 or small-group interventions, and help maintain a safe, inclusive environment.

Qualifications

• Previous experience supporting children or young people with SEND
• Understanding of Autism, SEMH, and behavioural needs
• Strong communication and behaviour management skills
• A patient, flexible, and adaptable approach
• Confidence working with different pupils and support needs at short notice
• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service, or willingness to apply for one
• Availability to accept ad-hoc assignments during school hours

Responsibilities

• Provide classroom support when covering staff absences and additional staffing needs
• Support children with SEND, including ASC, SEMH, and behavioural needs
• Deliver 1:1 and small-group interventions where required
• Assist pupils in meeting individual learning and EHCP targets
• Support emotional regulation and positive behaviour strategies
• Encourage confidence, independence, and engagement in learning
• Build positive relationships with pupils and school staff
• Adapt to different classrooms, year groups, and support requirements
• Assist with personal care where necessary
• Help maintain a safe, inclusive, and nurturing environment

Skills

SEND experience

ASC understanding

SEMH support

Behaviour management

Flexible/ad-hoc

DBS Update Service

Job description

Axcis Education is looking for reliable and compassionate SEND Teaching Assistants to provide part-time, ad-hoc support within a welcoming primary school in Rugby. This flexible opportunity is ideal for candidates seeking work that fits around other commitments while gaining valuable experience supporting children with additional needs.

Working on a supply basis, you will be required to cover staff absences, sickness, training days, and increased staffing requirements as needed throughout the academic year. This role is particularly suited to individuals with experience supporting pupils with Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC), Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs, and additional learning or behavioural needs.

About the Role

As a SEND Teaching Assistant, you will support pupils within both the school's specialist SEND provision and mainstream classrooms, helping them access learning and engage positively throughout the school day.

Location: Rugby Hours: Flexible, ad-hoc assignments between 8:30am and 4:00pm Start Date: September Pay Rate: £92.63 per day

Key Responsibilities

• Provide classroom support when covering staff absences and additional staffing needs
• Support children with SEND, including ASC, SEMH, and behavioural needs
• Deliver 1:1 and small-group interventions where required
• Assist pupils in meeting individual learning and EHCP targets
• Support emotional regulation and positive behaviour strategies
• Encourage confidence, independence, and engagement in learning
• Build positive relationships with pupils and school staff
• Adapt to different classrooms, year groups, and support requirements
• Assist with personal care where necessary
• Help maintain a safe, inclusive, and nurturing environment

Who We're Looking For

We welcome applications from candidates with experience in:

• SEND Teaching Assistant roles
• Learning Support Assistant (LSA) positions
• Autism Support roles
• SEMH support roles
• Care and support work
• Youth work and mentoring
• Residential childcare settings
• Education or childcare environments

Essential Skills and Experience

• Previous experience supporting children or young people with SEND
• Understanding of Autism, SEMH, and behavioural needs
• Strong communication and behaviour management skills
• A patient, flexible, and adaptable approach
• Confidence working with different pupils and support needs at short notice
• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service, or willingness to apply for one
• Availability to accept ad-hoc assignments during school hours

Why Join Axcis Education?

As the UK's leading SEND recruitment agency, Axcis Education offers access to a wide range of rewarding opportunities across schools and specialist provisions.

What We Offer

• Flexible work to fit around your schedule
• Competitive daily pay rates
• Free online CPD and training, including Safeguarding Level 2
• Ongoing support from a dedicated local consultant
• Opportunities to build specialist SEND experience
• Access to long-term, short-term, and daily supply work

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.