Teaching Assistant

Axcis Education Recruitment; York and North Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational recruitment agency seeks a dedicated Teaching Assistant to work in SEND schools across Yorkshire. Candidates should have experience supporting children or young people, preferably with SEND. The role involves assisting teachers, providing targeted support, and fostering a positive learning environment. A commitment to safeguarding and promoting welfare is essential. This full-time position offers £90–£95 per day.

Qualifications

• Essential experience supporting children in educational or similar settings.
• Child-enhanced DBS on Update Service or willingness to apply.
• Knowledge of strategies for supporting SEMH needs is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Support teachers with classroom activities and lesson delivery.
• Provide 1:1 or small group support where needed.
• Create a safe, inclusive, and engaging learning environment.
• Encourage positive behaviour and support emotional regulation.
• Promote pupils’ wellbeing and development.

Skills

Experience supporting children or young people

Experience working with learners with SEND

Positive, flexible approach

Passion for helping young people

Job description

Teaching Assistant – SEND Schools, North Yorkshire
Pay: £90–£95 per day
Hours: Full-time

Axcis Education is seeking enthusiastic and reliable Teaching Assistants to work in a range of SEND schools across Yorkshire. This is a fantastic opportunity for anyone passionate about supporting children and young people with additional needs, particularly those with social, emotional, and mental health (SEMH) challenges.

What We’re Looking For:

• Experience supporting children or young people in an educational, care, or similar setting (essential)
• Experience working with learners with SEND, especially SEMH (essential)
• A child-enhanced DBS on the Update Service—or willingness to apply through Axcis
• A positive, flexible, and proactive approach to supporting learning
• A genuine passion for helping young people thrive academically, socially, and emotionally

Your Role Will Involve:

• Supporting teachers with classroom activities and lesson delivery
• Providing targeted 1:1 or small group support where needed
• Helping to create a safe, inclusive, and engaging learning environment
• Encouraging positive behaviour and supporting emotional regulation
• Promoting pupils’ wellbeing and development both in and out of the classroom
• Working closely with school staff, external professionals, and agency colleagues

Experience Desired:

• Previous experience supporting children with SEND (professional or personal experience considered)
• Knowledge of strategies for supporting SEMH needs
• Experience across different age groups is an advantage

If you are caring, resilient, and motivated to make a difference, we would love to hear from you. Join us in supporting young people with SEND across Yorkshire to reach their full potential.

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: Grace O'Neill
Telephone: [phone] l Ext: 6009