SEN Teaching Assistant – Mainstream Secondary School Location: L30 Start Date: Immediate or October 2026 Hours: 8:30am – 3:30pm | Term Time Only Contract: Full-Time | Long-Term SEN Teaching Assistant – Immediate & October Starts Are you passionate about supporting young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND)? A welcoming and inclusive mainstream secondary school in the L30 area is looking for a committed SEN Teaching Assistant to join their team on a long-term, full-time basis. With immediate and October starts available, this is a great opportunity for someone looking to build their experience within a supportive secondary school environment. The Role As an SEN Teaching Assistant, you will work closely with teachers and the school's SEND team to help students overcome barriers to learning and access the curriculum. Your responsibilities will include: • Providing 1:1 and small-group support to students with a range of SEND • Supporting pupils with autism, ADHD, speech and language needs and SEMH • Helping students access learning and adapt classroom activities where required • Supporting literacy, numeracy, organisation and classroom engagement • Building positive relationships and encouraging confidence, independence and resilience • Supporting the implementation of EHCPs and individual learning strategies • Encouraging positive behaviour and supporting students with their emotional wellbeing • Providing feedback to teachers and the wider SEND team on pupil progress and needs What We're Looking For We're keen to hear from candidates who: • Have experience supporting children or young people with SEND, either in education, care, youth work or a similar setting • Are patient, calm, resilient and adaptable • Can build positive and professional relationships with young people • Are confident supporting students across different subjects and abilities • Understand the importance of safeguarding and inclusive practice • Are committed to helping young people overcome barriers and make progress Relevant experience is important, but we're also interested in candidates with strong transferable skills and a genuine passion for supporting young people. Why Join? • Immediate and October start dates available • Full-time, long-term position • Term-time hours: 8:30am – 3:30pm • Competitive weekly PAYE pay • Supportive and experienced school leadership team • Opportunities for training and professional development • Inclusive and welcoming school environment • Good public transport links • Excellent opportunity to develop your career within SEND Apply Today If you're an experienced SEN Teaching Assistant, Learning Support Assistant, Support Worker or have relevant experience working with young people, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today for an immediate or October 2026 start. INDLIV<br/><br />If you are interested, then please click on the apply button and contact Joshua Halliday on 0151 459 9299 l Ext: 3019.<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> Joshua Halliday&nbsp;</strong><br /><br /><strong><span style="color:#e0004d;">Telephone: </span> 0151 459 9299 l Ext: 3019</strong></strong>