SEND Teaching Assistant – Primary School Start Date: September 2026 Hours: Monday–Friday, 8:30am–3:30pm Contract: Agency, term time only Pay: Daily ay from £93-£96 per day Axcis Education is recruiting for an experienced SEND Teaching Assistant to work in a welcoming and well-established primary school. This is an excellent opportunity to join a large school with outstanding leadership, excellent support, and a strong commitment to inclusive education. The ideal candidate will have experience supporting children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND), particularly autistic children who may display physically challenging behaviours, within a specialist or special educational needs setting. You will be confident, patient, resilient, and passionate about helping children achieve their full potential. Key Responsibilities: • Provide one-to-one and small group support for pupils with SEND. • Support autistic children with complex needs and physically challenging behaviours. • Assist pupils with their literacy and numeracy development. • Help children remain engaged, focused, and motivated throughout the school day. • Work closely with teachers, the SENDCo, and other professionals to implement individual support plans. • Promote positive behaviour and encourage independence in a safe and nurturing environment. Essential Requirements: • Previous experience working as a teaching assistant supporting children with SEND. • Experience working with autistic children who present physically challenging behaviours. • Experience within a special school, specialist provision, or similar SEND environment. • A calm, proactive, and compassionate approach. • Excellent communication and teamwork skills. • An Enhanced Child and Adult DBS Certificate registered on the DBS Update Service (essential). • The right to work in the UK. Why Join Axcis Education? If you're looking for a recruitment agency that offers rewarding opportunities within special schools, SEND provisions, and alternative provisions, Axcis Education is here to help. We specialise in matching experienced education professionals with schools where they can make a genuine impact. This is a fantastic opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of young people while working in a supportive and rewarding environment. INDLIV<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>