Primary SEND Teaching Assistant

Location: Near Solihull

Pay Rate: £92.63 per day

Start Date: September

Hours: Full-Time, Monday to Friday (8:30am – 4:00pm)

Axcis Education is working with a specialist SEND school near Solihull to recruit a dedicated and compassionate Teaching Assistant to support a well‑established primary-age class of pupils with a range of complex medical and communication needs. This rewarding role involves supporting children who are predominantly pre‑verbal and use a variety of alternative and augmentative communication (AAC) methods, including communication aids, visual supports, and symbols. Many pupils are also sensory seekers and benefit from structured sensory activities and personalised support strategies throughout the school day. This is an excellent opportunity for candidates with experience in SEND, specialist education, care, healthcare support, autism support, or communication‑focused roles.

The Role

• Supporting primary‑aged pupils with complex SEND and medical needs.
• Assisting children who are pre‑verbal and use communication aids to express their needs and participate in learning.
• Encouraging communication, engagement, and independence through tailored support.
• Supporting pupils with sensory processing differences and sensory‑seeking behaviours.
• Building positive, trusting relationships with pupils to promote confidence and wellbeing.
• Assisting with learning activities, personal development, and daily classroom routines.
• Working closely with teachers, therapists, and support staff to deliver individualised support plans.
• Creating a calm, structured, and inclusive learning environment.

Requirements

• Previous experience working with children or young people.
• Experience supporting individuals with SEND, autism, complex needs, communication difficulties, or medical needs is desirable.
• A patient, nurturing, and adaptable approach.
• Good communication and teamwork skills.
• An understanding of alternative communication methods would be beneficial.
• Enhanced DBS registered on the Update Service, or willingness to obtain one.
• Availability to work 8:30am – 4:00pm, Monday to Friday.

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).

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.

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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