Special Needs Classroom Assistant

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

Job summary

An established all-through special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) school in Reading seeks a full-time teaching assistant, starting September 2025. The role involves supporting pupils with a diverse range of needs, offering an excellent opportunity for someone dedicated to helping students' educational and personal development.

Benefits

£50 shopping vouchers for referrals

Qualifications

• Experience supporting children or young people with SEND (minimum three months).
• Willingness to assist with personal care.
• Full driving licence is desirable for transport-related tasks.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils with diverse educational needs including autism and SEMH difficulties.
• Work across various key stages and learning environments.
• Provide a structured and person-centred educational approach.

Skills

Flexibility

Adaptability

Commitment

Education

Level 2 Teaching Assistant qualification

Minimum three months' experience with SEND

Job description

An established all-through special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) school in Reading is seeking a full-time teaching assistant to begin in September 2025. This position runs from 8:30am to 3:30pm, Monday to Friday, and may become permanent for a candidate who proves to be a strong long-term fit. The role involves supporting pupils with a broad spectrum of needs, including autism, social, emotional and mental health difficulties (SEMH), ADHD, Down’s syndrome, cerebral palsy, profound and multiple learning disabilities (PMLD) and other complex needs. Flexibility is crucial, as you will be working across various key stages and learning environments. The school offers a structured, person-centred educational approach, focusing on communication, routine and consistency. Applicants should have a minimum of three months' experience working with children or young people with SEND, ideally in an educational or care context. While a Level 2 Teaching Assistant qualification is welcomed, it is not a requirement. Candidates should be prepared to assist with personal care and tailor their approach to meet individual needs. A full driving licence is desirable due to occasional transport-related responsibilities. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who is thoughtful, adaptable and committed to supporting the educational and personal development of pupils with additional needs. INDREA

If you are interested, then please click on the apply button and contact Sam Higham on 0207 580 2956 | Ext: 1038.

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: Sam Higham

Telephone: [phone] | Ext: 1038