Teaching Assistant, Exceptional Special Needs Support, All-Age Special School

Axcis Education Recruitment; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

An established education recruitment agency is seeking a dedicated teaching assistant to support children with special educational needs in a vibrant school environment. This role involves working closely with individuals who have complex needs, particularly those with Autism Spectrum Disorder. The successful candidate will demonstrate resilience, teamwork, and a commitment to fostering a supportive learning atmosphere. This full-time position offers the chance to make a significant impact on the lives of students, ensuring they receive the tailored support they need to thrive. Join a passionate team and contribute to an inclusive educational setting where every child can succeed.

Benefits

Refer a friend bonus

Support for DBS processing

Qualifications

• Experience working one-to-one with pupils with complex needs.
• Ability to manage challenging behaviour effectively.

Responsibilities

• Provide support to a child with exceptional SEND needs.
• Collaborate with a team of teaching assistants.

Skills

Experience with ASD

Challenging Behaviour Management

Team Collaboration

Independent Working

Education

Relevant Teaching Qualification

Job description

Axcis Education is currently working with a large all-age special school within the Erdington area. The schools caters to individuals aged 4 to 19 years with a main diagnosis of Autism, their specific needs vary vastly but examples include challenging and/or distressing behaviour and non-verbal communication as well as individuals facing social emotional and mental health challenges. The school are seeking a dedicated and reliable teaching assistant with high levels of resilience and commitment as consistency is key for all children with SEND needs however this is ever more important for individuals with exceptional SEND needs. The successful candidate will be working with an individual with exceptional special needs; whom can display very challenging behaviour. Due to the high needs of the pupil, the team of teaching assistants will rotate in and out of working with the pupil and other 1:1 or small groups throughout the day, this decision has been made by the school as they understand the role would be too tough for one person all day. With this in mind the ability to work independently and as part of a team is key. This is a full-time role on a small group and 1:1 basis on an ongoing basis for remainder of this academic year to return to the school in September. Job details: • Whole class support but working on a 1:1 or small group basis • Working on a 1:1 basis with an child with exceptions SEND needs whom will display challenging behaviour • Working independently and as part of a team • Full time hours (8:30am – 3:30pm, Monday to Friday) • Ongoing basis for remainder of the 2024/25 academic year and to return in September (after the summer holidays) • Start date – Monday 2nd June 2025 Requirements: • Experience in working on a one to one basis – Essential • Experience of working with pupils with complex ASD – Essential • Experience of working with individuals whom display challenging behaviour – Essential • Enhanced DBS on the Update Service required or we’re happy to carry out a new one ahead of you starting the position – Essential • Minimum of 2 good references – Essential INDMID

If you are interested, then please click on the apply button and contact Roddy Moothialoo on 0121 827 2030 | Ext: 4002.

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: Roddy Moothialoo

Telephone: [phone] | Ext: 4002