Special Needs Teaching Assistant – Primary (KS1–KS2)

Axcis Education Recruitment; Warwick; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 19,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive daily rates

Paid weekly

SEND-specific CPD

Consultant support

Job summary

Axcis Education is seeking a caring SEND Teaching Assistant for a friendly Warwick primary school to support children across KS1 and KS2 with a range of needs, including autism, learning difficulties and SLCN.

This long‑term, full‑time placement offers competitive daily rates (£93–£105) with weekly pay, ongoing SEND CPD (autism awareness, Team Teach, Makaton) and specialist consultant support to help you develop in a warm, collaborative setting that prioritises pupil wellbeing.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting children with SEND, especially autism or SLCN.
• Understanding of child development in a primary setting.
• Patient, nurturing and resilient with a positive attitude.
• Good communication and teamwork skills.
• Familiarity with EHCPs or structured interventions is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Support individual pupils and small groups across KS1 and KS2.
• Use tools like visual timetables, Makaton and PECS to aid learning.
• Help pupils manage routines, transitions and emotional regulation.
• Assist the class teacher and SENCO in delivering adapted activities.
• Promote positive behaviour, engagement and confidence in class.

Skills

SEND support

Autism awareness

Communication skills

Teamwork

Patience

Job description

Axcis Education is seeking a caring SEND Teaching Assistant for a friendly Warwick primary school to support children across KS1 and KS2 with a range of needs, including autism, learning difficulties and SLCN.

This long‑term, full‑time placement offers competitive daily rates (£93–£105) with weekly pay, ongoing SEND CPD (autism awareness, Team Teach, Makaton) and specialist consultant support to help you develop in a warm, collaborative setting that prioritises pupil wellbeing.