Axcis Education in the West Midlands are seeking a full-time, long-term Teaching Assistant to support students with a range of special educational needs within a mainstream secondary school. This school is based in Sutton Coldfield, Birmingham. Position: Special Educational Needs Teaching Assistant Location: Sutton Coldfield, Birmingham Start Date: Feb 2025 Contract: Full-time, long-term (Monday to Friday, 8:30 – 3:30) This role pays a week in arrears (every Friday) and you will be paid via PAYE on a daily rate starting from £83.40 per day based on suitable experience and qualifications. Axcis are looking for a compassionate and resilient individual to work closely with students who have a range of special educational needs. Key Responsibilities: • Supporting students with a range of special educational needs, such as autism, challenging behaviour, personal care and ADHD helping them to manage their emotions and behaviour. • Assisting the class teacher in creating a safe and structured learning environment. • Providing 1:1 or small group support to students with special educational needs. • Building strong, trusting relationships with students to help them feel safe and understood Requirements: • Experience working alongside children with special educational needs. • Patience, empathy, and resilience when dealing with difficult situations. • Strong communication and teamwork skills. • Relevant qualifications in education or child development are highly desirable. • A passion for helping vulnerable children reach their potential. INDMID<br/><br />If you are interested, then please click on the apply button and contact Lauren Bell on 0121 827 2030 | Ext: 4005.<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.<br /><br />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 />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> Lauren Bell&nbsp;</strong><br /><br /><strong><span style="color:#e0004d;">Telephone: </span> 0121 827 2030 | Ext: 4005</strong></strong>