Teaching Assistant, Mainstream Primary, SEND Support

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

Job summary

An established industry player in education is seeking a dedicated teaching assistant to join their resource hub. This role focuses on supporting children with complex special educational needs, including sensory challenges and personal care. The ideal candidate will have experience in similar settings and a passion for fostering inclusive learning environments. The school is committed to professional development, ensuring staff have opportunities to grow in their roles. If you are flexible and dedicated to making a difference in children's lives, this temporary position offers a rewarding opportunity to contribute to a supportive educational community.

Benefits

Professional development opportunities

Supportive work environment

Referral bonuses

Qualifications

• Experience supporting children with complex SEND needs.
• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service or willingness to obtain one.

Responsibilities

• Support children with complex SEND needs in a resource hub.
• Work collaboratively with teachers and other assistants.

Skills

Experience with complex needs

Supporting children with sensory challenges

Non/pre-verbal communication

Personal care needs

Education

Relevant qualifications for teaching assistant

Job description

Axcis Education is working with a large mainstream primary school within the Handsworth Wood area. The school prides itself on meeting the specific learning requirements of all it’s pupils and have therefore created a resource hub dedicated to meeting the special educational needs of the pupils with complex needs. The school is also committed to the ongoing learning and development of the staff and will ensure staff are provided opportunities for professional development. The school is seeking a dedicated and flexible teaching assistant to join the resource hub to support children with complex SEND needs including sensory challenges, distressing behaviour, non/pre-verbal communication and personal care needs. The teaching assistant will be based within the resource hub, follow the planning of the teacher and work as a team with the teacher and other teaching assistants to best support the learning of all children in the hub. Requirements • Experience supporting children with complex needs including sensory challenges, distressing behaviour, non/pre-verbal communication and personal care needs • Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or be willing to put one in process) • Experience of working within a special school or resource hub • Minimum of 2 references covering the past 12 months 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