SEND Teaching Assistant

Position: SEND Teaching Assistant

Start Date:

September 2025

Location:

Walsall

Working Hours:

Monday to Friday, 8:30am – 3:30pm Pay:
Starting from £89 per day (dependent on experience) We are currently working with a Special Educational Needs Provision in Walsall. This welcoming and inclusive school supports to students from the age of 11-18 with severe learning difficulties, PMLD, and severe ASD. As a SEND Teaching Assistant, you will work closely with experienced teachers, therapists, and other support staff to create a safe and stimulating learning environment.

Whether you are supporting students on a 1:1 basis or in small groups, you will play a vital role in encouraging communication, independence, and positive behaviour.

Key Responsibilities:

• Supporting students on a 1:1 basis or within small groups
• Assisting with the learning, development needs of students
• Working closely with teaching staff and therapists to ensure tailored support
• Helping prepare students for their next steps beyond age 18 Candidate Requirements:
• SEND experience and classroom experience is Essential
• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to obtain one)
• Ability to provide two professional references
• Willingness to engage in ongoing training and professional development If you're looking for a rewarding position where you can make a genuine difference in students' lives, this could be the perfect fit for you. INDMID

If you are interested, then please click on the apply button and contact Sofina Ashiq on  l Ext: 4008.

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: Sofina Ashiq

Telephone:  l Ext: 4008