Teaching Assistant

Axcis Education; Smethwick; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 20,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive daily pay

Free CPD training

Local consultant support

Job summary

Axcis Education is recruiting a dedicated Teaching Assistant to support pupils with additional communication needs in a welcoming Smethwick mainstream primary school. You will work closely with non-verbal pupils, helping them access learning and develop communication skills in a patient, resilient manner.

Responsibilities include using PECS, Makaton, visual aids and other strategies, building strong relationships, and collaborating with teachers and SEND staff.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children or young people in education or care settings.
• Desirable experience supporting SEND, autism, or communication needs.
• Willingness to learn alternative communication techniques.
• Enhanced DBS on Update Service or willingness to obtain one.
• Full-time availability, Monday to Friday.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils with communication needs within a mainstream primary school.
• Work with non-verbal pupils to access learning and engagement.
• Utilise PECS, Makaton, visual aids, and other communication strategies.
• Build positive relationships and support emotional regulation.
• Collaborate with teachers and SEND staff to foster inclusion.
• Contribute to a safe, supportive learning environment.

Skills

Behaviour management

Communication skills

Calm under pressure

Experience with children

Job description

Pay: £92.63 per day

Job Type: Full-Time, Monday to Friday (8:30am - 4:00pm)

Start Date: Immediate

Axcis Education is working in partnership with a welcoming mainstream primary school in Smethwick to recruit a dedicated and resilient Teaching Assistant to support pupils with additional communication needs. This is a fantastic opportunity for a Teaching Assistant, Learning Support Assistant, Classroom Assistant, or Support Worker looking to make a meaningful difference within a primary school setting. The role involves working closely with non-verbal pupils, helping them access learning, develop communication skills, and engage positively within the classroom environment. The successful candidate will be confident, patient, and able to build strong relationships with children. You will need to be comfortable using a range of communication strategies and adapting your approach to meet individual pupil needs.

Key Responsibilities

• Support pupils with communication needs within a mainstream primary school.
• Work closely with non-verbal children, encouraging engagement and participation in lessons.
• Use alternative communication methods such as PECS, Makaton, visual aids, and other communication strategies.
• Build positive and trusting relationships with pupils.
• Support pupils with emotional regulation and social development.
• Promote independence, confidence, and positive behaviour.
• Work collaboratively with teachers, SEND staff, and external professionals.
• Help create a safe, inclusive, and supportive learning environment.

Requirements

• Previous experience working with children or young people in an education, childcare, care, or support setting.
• Experience supporting pupils with SEND, autism, or communication needs is desirable.
• Confidence using, or willingness to learn, alternative communication techniques.
• A resilient and proactive approach with strong behaviour management skills.
• Ability to remain calm, consistent, and professional in challenging situations.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service, or willingness to obtain one.
• Full-time availability, Monday to Friday.

Why Join Axcis Education?

• Competitive daily pay.
• Free CPD training, including Level 2 Safeguarding.
• Dedicated support from a local education recruitment consultant.
• Opportunities for long-term and permanent positions.
• Flexible work with the UK's leading education and SEND recruitment agency.

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).

If the position you are applying for involves working with children or vulnerable adults, this post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974.

Salary / Pay Rate will be dependent on your skills and experience.

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.

Axcis Education is an employment agency offering temporary supply work for daily, short-term and long-term assignments in addition to permanent positions.