Special Needs Teaching Assistant Nuneaton

Axcis Education Recruitment; Coventry; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Axcis Education is recruiting a SEND Teaching Assistant for a mainstream school in Nuneaton. The role involves supporting children with severe learning difficulties and communication needs, requiring empathy and creativity. Competitive pay and ongoing training opportunities are offered for the right candidate.

Benefits

Competitive daily pay, paid weekly

Ongoing training in SEND and communication tools

Personal support from a dedicated SEND consultant

Qualifications

• Experience with severe learning difficulties (SLD) and speech, language, and communication needs (SLCN) is highly desirable.
• Experience in schools, care settings, or specialist environments preferred.
• Calm, nurturing, and proactive attitude required.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils 1:1 or in small groups with communication and learning.
• Create a calm and engaging learning environment.
• Assist with personal care and implement tailored support strategies.

Skills

Empathy

Patience

Communication

Education

Relevant training or qualifications

Tools

Makaton

PECS

Job description

SEND Teaching Assistant – Nuneaton Location: Nuneaton Contract Type: Full-time Salary: £89 – £105 per day / £445 – £525 per week Axcis Education is working with a vibrant mainstream school in Nuneaton to recruit an empathetic and proactive SEND Teaching Assistant to support children with severe learning difficulties (SLD) and speech, language and communication needs (SLCN). This role is ideal for someone who can use creativity and care to help students overcome communication barriers and access learning in a meaningful way. The Role: You will: • Support pupils 1:1 or in small groups who require significant support with communication and learning. • Use Makaton, PECS, or similar tools to encourage expressive and receptive language. • Assist with personal care if needed and implement tailored support strategies. • Create a calm and engaging environment that supports individual targets. • Work as part of a supportive SEND team under the direction of the SENCO. About You: • Experience with SLD and SLCN is highly desirable. • Understanding of language development and non-verbal communication strategies. • Calm, nurturing and proactive. • Experience in schools, care settings or specialist environments. • Relevant training or qualifications are a bonus. Why Axcis Education? • Competitive daily pay, paid weekly. • A long-term, stable role in one school. • Ongoing training in SEND and communication tools. • Personal support from a dedicated SEND consultant. Apply now with Allan Elliott at Axcis Education to begin your journey supporting pupils with communication and learning needs in Nuneaton. INDMID

If you are interested, then please click on the apply button and contact Allan Elliott on 0121 827 2030 l Ext: 4009.

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: Allan Elliott

Telephone: [phone] l Ext: 4009