Start Date: ASAP Location: Smethwick Position Type: Full-time (Monday – Friday, 8:30am – 3:30pm) Pay: From £89 per day Long-term opportunity We are currently seeking a caring and enthusiastic Early Years SEN Teaching Assistant to join a nurturing primary school in Smethwick on a full-time basis. This rewarding role involves supporting children within the Early Years setting who have additional needs. You will work closely with the class teacher and SENCO to provide tailored support, helping young learners develop key social, emotional, and communication skills during these crucial early stages of education. Your Key Responsibilities: • Provide 1:1 and small group support for children with special educational needs in Early Years • Support the development of speech, language, and communication skills • Encourage positive interactions, play-based learning, and social development • Assist with implementing EHCPs and personalised support plans • Help create a safe, stimulating, and inclusive learning environment • Support children with routines, transitions, and emotional regulation We Are Looking For: • Experience working within an Early Years or Nursery setting • Previous experience supporting children with SEN (desirable) • A warm, patient, and nurturing approach • An understanding of the EYFS framework • Strong communication and teamwork skills • An enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to obtain one) This is a fantastic opportunity to make a real difference at a vital stage in a child’s development. If you are passionate about Early Years education and supporting children with additional needs, we would love to hear from you INDMID<br/><br />If you are interested, then please click on the apply button and contact Sofina Ashiq on 0121 827 2030 l Ext: 4008.<br /><br />If you are not interested in this role but know someone else who might be, <strong>don&#39;t forget that we offer &pound;50 in shopping vouchers if you refer a friend to us and we place them in the job.</strong> For more details, contact your local Axcis office.<br /><br /><em>This is a temporary position, unless stated otherwise.</em><br /><br /><em>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.<br /><br />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).<br /><br />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.</em><br /><br /><em>Axcis Education is an employment agency offering temporary supply work for daily, short-term and long-term assignments in addition to permanent positions.<br /><br />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.<br /><br />Salary / Pay Rate will be dependent on your skills and experience.</em><br /><br /><strong><span style="color:#e0004d;"><a href="/job-page-disclaimer">View the disclaimer</a></span></strong><br /><br /><strong><span style="color:#e0004d;"><strong>Contact: </strong></span><strong> Sofina Ashiq&nbsp;</strong><br /><br /><strong><span style="color:#e0004d;">Telephone: </span> 0121 827 2030 l Ext: 4008</strong></strong>