SEND Teaching Assistant - Walsall

Axcis Education Recruitment; Walsall; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Axcis Education Recruitment is seeking dedicated SEND Teaching Assistants for a special educational needs provision in Walsall. This role emphasizes supporting students with complex needs and offers a nurturing environment focused on individual student progress. Ideal candidates will have a passion for education and a commitment to making a difference.

Qualifications

• SEND experience is essential.
• Passion for supporting young people with complex needs.
• Willingness to engage in ongoing training.

Responsibilities

• Supporting students on a 1:1 basis or in small groups.
• Working closely with teaching staff and therapists for tailored support.
• Helping prepare students for their next steps beyond age 18.

Skills

Compassion

Patience

Communication

Education

Enhanced DBS on the Update Service

Job description

We are proud to be working closely with a welcoming and inclusive Special Educational Needs Provision in Walsall, catering to students aged 11–18 with severe learning difficulties (SLD), profound and multiple learning difficulties (PMLD), and severe autism spectrum disorder (ASD). This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of a nurturing and well-resourced setting that places the wellbeing and individual progress of each student at the heart of everything they do. The school offers tailored support that helps young people gain confidence, develop life skills, and prepare for adulthood. As the school prepares for the next academic year, they are seeking dedicated and compassionate SEND Teaching Assistants to join their team on a long-term basis from September 2025. Role Overview: • Position: SEND Teaching Assistant • Start Date: September 2025 • Location: Walsall • Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30am – 3:30pm • Pay: Starting from £89 per day (dependent on experience) Key Responsibilities: • Supporting students on a 1:1 basis or within small groups • Working closely with teaching staff and therapists to ensure tailored support • Helping prepare students for their next steps beyond age 18 Candidate Requirements: • SEND experience is essential, though direct school experience is not required • A genuine passion for supporting young people with complex needs • Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to obtain one) • Ability to provide two professional references • Willingness to engage in ongoing training and professional development If you're passionate about making a real difference and believe this role is right for you, please apply with your CV. Know someone who would be perfect for this role? Refer them to us! INDMID

If you are interested, then please click on the apply button and contact Sofina Ashiq on 0121 827 2030 l Ext: 4008.

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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Contact: Sofina Ashiq

Telephone: [phone] l Ext: 4008