We have a SEND Teaching Assistant vacancy at a mainstream primary school in Central Birmingham. The school is looking for a SEND teaching assistant with experience of working with individuals with Complex Autism, including needs such as non-verbal communication and challenging behaviour. The role is based within the schools Reception class, working through the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS), the school is looking for candidates familiar with developmental support of young children as well as experience in supporting autistic young children with complex additional needs such as challenging behaviour, non/pre-verbal communication. As with all roles with young children, this will be an active role and will require high levels of attention. Job details: • Support role for pupils within reception • Working with children pre-autism diagnosis or with a diagnosis of autism who have complex additional needs such as challenging behaviour and non/pre-verbal communication • Full time (8:15am – 3:30pm, Monday to Friday) • Ongoing basis, starting ASAP Requirements: • Experience of working with active young children – Essential • Experience of working with individuals with ASD and using visual communication aids – Essential • Enhanced DBS on the Update Service required or we’re happy to carry out a new one ahead of you starting the position – Essential • Minimum of 2 good references – Essential<br/><br />If you are interested, then please click on the apply button and contact Roddy Moothialoo on 0121 827 2030 | Ext: 4002.<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> Roddy Moothialoo&nbsp;</strong><br /><br /><strong><span style="color:#e0004d;">Telephone: </span> 0121 827 2030 | Ext: 4002</strong></strong>