Special Needs Teaching Assistant

Axcis Education Recruitment; Reading; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A specialist recruitment agency is seeking a dedicated Teaching Assistant in Reading. You will support children with additional needs, including Moderate to Profound Learning Difficulties. The role requires experience with SEND and the ability to provide personal care. Competitive daily pay and ongoing training are offered, making it a fulfilling opportunity in an engaging educational environment.

Benefits

Competitive daily pay

Ongoing training and professional development

Support from experienced staff

Valuable experience in a meaningful role

Qualifications

• Experience working with children or young people with SEND is essential.
• Confidence in managing challenging behaviour calmly and professionally is required.
• A caring, flexible, and positive attitude is needed.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils in lessons and adapt activities for their needs.
• Assist with personal care when required.
• Respond to challenging behaviour with patience.
• Create a safe and inclusive classroom environment.
• Encourage independence and social skills.

Skills

Experience with SEND

Calm behaviour management

Caring attitude

Flexibility

Positive attitude

Job description

Location: Reading Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30am – 3:30pm Pay: From £89 per day

Make a Difference Every Day Are you passionate about supporting children and young people with additional needs? We’re working with a specialist all-age SEND school in Reading who are looking for a dedicated Teaching Assistant to join their team.

This is a rewarding opportunity to work with pupils with a range of needs, including Moderate Learning Difficulties (MLD), Severe Learning Difficulties (SLD) and Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulties (PMLD). No two days are the same—this role is ideal for someone who thrives on variety, challenge and the chance to make a lasting impact.

Your Role

• Support pupils in lessons, adapting activities to help them access learning.
• Assist with personal care when required.
• Respond to challenging behaviour with patience, resilience and empathy.
• Help create a safe, engaging and inclusive classroom environment.
• Encourage independence, communication and social skills.
• Work closely with teachers, therapists and other staff to provide tailored support.

What We’re Looking For

• Experience working with children or young people with SEND (essential).
• Confidence in managing challenging behaviour calmly and professionally.
• A caring, flexible and positive attitude.
• Willingness to provide personal care support when needed.

What’s on Offer

• Competitive daily pay.
• Ongoing training and professional development.
• Support from an experienced and welcoming school team.
• The chance to build valuable experience in a meaningful and fulfilling role.

If you’re ready to take the next step in your SEND career and want to be part of a school that makes a real difference, we’d love to hear from you.

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.

Contact: Sam Higham Telephone: [phone] | Ext: 1038