Job Title: SEND Teaching Assistant Location: L35 Contract: Full-time, Monday–Friday, 8:00am–3:30pm Pay: From £93-£96 per day (dependent on experience) Start date: September Are you passionate about supporting children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND)? Axcis Education is looking for dedicated and resilient SEND teaching assistants to work within welcoming primary schools, supporting pupils with additional needs to achieve their full potential. As a SEND teaching assistant, you will play a vital role in a child's educational journey. You will act as a positive role model, mentor, and trusted source of daily support, building strong relationships that help pupils develop confidence, independence, and achieve their individual goals. This rewarding role may involve supporting children with autism, ADHD, SEMH, learning difficulties, or complex needs. You should be confident working in a fast-paced environment and be able to remain calm, patient, and professional when managing challenging or occasionally confrontational behaviour. Essential Requirements: • Experience working with children or young people with SEND, either in education, care, or support settings. • A valid Child and Adult Enhanced DBS Certificate registered on the DBS Update Service. • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. • A resilient, patient, and proactive approach. • The ability to build positive relationships with pupils, staff, and parents. • A genuine passion for helping children succeed. Why Join Axcis Education? If you're looking for a supply agency that specialises in opportunities within special schools and alternative provisions, then Axcis Education is the recruitment agency for you. Many of our consultants are former teachers or support staff with extensive SEND experience, giving Axcis unrivalled knowledge of the sector. We understand the challenges and rewards of working in SEND education and are committed to matching you with roles where you can make a real difference. When you join Axcis Education, you'll benefit from: • Flexible work to suit your availability. • Opportunities in primary schools, special schools, and alternative provisions. • Ongoing support from experienced SEND recruitment consultants. • Access to training and professional development opportunities. • A dedicated consultant who understands your skills and career goals. If you're ready to make a positive impact in the lives of children with additional needs and want to work with a specialist, SEND recruitment agency, we'd love to hear from you.<br/><br />If you are interested, then please click on the apply button and contact Jessica Tierney on 0151 459 9299 | Ext: 3029.<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> Jessica Tierney&nbsp;</strong><br /><br /><strong><span style="color:#e0004d;">Telephone: </span> 0151 459 9299 | Ext: 3029</strong></strong>