SEND Teaching Assistants! Immediate or September Starts!

Axcis Education Recruitment; Widnes; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Axcis Education Recruitment is seeking enthusiastic Teaching Assistants for immediate and September starts in Widnes. Positions are available for supporting children with additional needs in a primary setting, where you'll play a crucial role in fostering academic and social development for pupils.

Benefits

Opportunity for referral bonuses (£50 vouchers)

Qualifications

• Experience with SEND is required.
• Candidates must have an Enhanced DBS on the update service.
• Background in education, care, or youth work welcomed.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 support across the curriculum.
• Help children with additional needs access learning and develop skills.
• Be part of a caring and experienced team.

Skills

Strong communication

Teamwork

Calm approach

Patience

Proactive

Education

Enhanced DBS

Experience supporting children with SEND

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SEND Teaching Assistants! Immediate or September Starts!, Widnes

Client: Axcis Education Recruitment

Location: Widnes, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

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Posted:

29.06.2025

Expiry Date:

13.08.2025

Job Description:

Teaching Assistants – Primary (Full-Time & Part-Time Options Available)

We are seeking enthusiastic and caring Teaching Assistants to join a supportive and inclusive mainstream primary school in Widnes, which also hosts a specialist SEND unit for children in Key Stage 1 and Key Stage 2. We have immediate starts available for candidates who already have an Enhanced DBS on the Update Service, as well as September starts for those who are willing to get one.

Position: Teaching Assistant – Primary

Hours: Full-time and part-time positions available

Location: Widnes

Setting: Mainstream primary with dedicated SEND provision

This role involves providing 1:1 support across the curriculum, working closely with children with a range of additional needs including autism spectrum disorder (ASD), attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), and social, emotional and mental health (SEMH) needs. You will be an integral part of a caring and experienced team, helping pupils to access learning, build confidence, and develop both academically and socially in a nurturing environment.

We welcome candidates from a variety of backgrounds, including education, care, and youth work.

What we’re looking for:

• An Enhanced DBS on the update service
• Experience supporting children with SEND (formal or informal)
• A calm, patient, and proactive approach
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• A commitment to inclusive education and pupil well-being

If you're passionate about helping children reach their full potential and would like to be part of a dedicated team, we’d love to hear from you. Apply now and take the next step in your education career.

Interested candidates should click on the apply button and contact James Kerrison at 0151 459 9299 Ext: 3030.

If you know someone suitable for this role, remember we offer £50 in shopping vouchers if you refer a friend 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 does not discriminate based on age, gender, disability, race, or other criteria. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, requiring all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Applicants must provide an up-to-date DBS or be willing to allow Axcis to process one on their behalf, along with other mandatory checks in line with DfE guidelines. Salary and pay rate depend on skills and experience.

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