Teaching Assistant, SEND School, Challenging Behaviour Support

Axcis Education Recruitment; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Axcis Education Recruitment is looking for a SEND Teaching Assistant for a special school in North Birmingham. The role involves full-time relief support for key stage 2 and 3 students with autism and ADHD. This position is set to begin in September 2025 and is crucial for providing educational aid to children with complex needs. Candidates must have experience in similar settings and be willing to undergo necessary compliance checks.

Benefits

£50 shopping vouchers for referrals

Qualifications

• Experience of working with individuals with complex ASD and ADHD - Essential.
• Experience of working with individuals whom can display challenging behaviour - Essential.
• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service required or willingness to obtain one - Essential.
• Minimum of 2 good references - Essential.

Responsibilities

• Support students in Key Stage 2 and 3 with complex needs.
• Collaborate with a team to provide tailored assistance to students.
• Work across various classes to meet diverse student needs.

Skills

Experience with ASD

Experience with ADHD

Ability to manage challenging behaviour

Job description

A special school in north Birmingham are currently seeking a SEND Teaching Assistant to work withing their key stage 2 and 3 age groups (7 to 14 years) as a long term, full time relief cover. You would be required to move around the classes to help provide support until the end of this academic year on a 5 day a week basis. The classes are mixed ages according to abilities and needs of the children. The school offers education to children with complex needs, autism and ADHD, including individuals whom can display challenging behaviour. The school is very team focused and you would be joining a very friendly and welcoming group of staff. There will be no personal care required for this role. The role: • SEND TA, relief cover working across the classes • Key Stage 2 and 3 (ages 7 to 14 year) • Supporting individuals with Autism, ADHD and complex needs whom can display challenging behaviour • 8:30-3:30, Monday to Friday • Start date September 2025, for the duration of the 2025/26 academic year Requirements: • Experience of working with individuals with complex ASD and ADHD – Essential • Experience of working with individuals whom can 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

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