SEND Teaching Assistant at Axcis Education in Stratford-upon-Avon CV37

Join a mainstream school in Stratford-upon-Avon where your passion for supporting children with SEND will truly make a difference to their educational journey.

Location: Stratford-upon-Avon, Warwickshire
Salary: £92.63 per day
Job Type: Full-Time, Monday to Friday
Start Date: Immediate

Axcis Education is recruiting for a dedicated and compassionate SEND Teaching Assistant to join a welcoming mainstream school in Stratford-upon-Avon.

This rewarding role involves supporting children and young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) within a mainstream educational setting. The successful candidate may work on a 1:1 basis or support small groups of pupils, helping them access learning, develop social skills, build confidence, and achieve their full potential.

The school is committed to providing a nurturing and inclusive environment where every child is supported academically, socially, emotionally, and physically. This is an excellent opportunity for someone passionate about making a positive difference in the lives of young people.

Whether you have experience as a Teaching Assistant, Learning Support Assistant, Support Worker, Care Worker, Nursery Practitioner, Youth Worker, or in another relevant role, we would love to hear from you.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support pupils with SEND on a 1:1 basis and in small group settings
• Assist children and young people in accessing learning activities across the curriculum
• Encourage communication, social interaction, emotional development, and independence
• Build positive and meaningful relationships with pupils, staff, and families
• Promote engagement, confidence, and participation in school life
• Support pupils with classroom routines, transitions, and behaviour expectations
• Help create a calm, safe, and inclusive learning environment
• Support with personal care where required
• Follow EHCP targets, behaviour plans, and individual support strategies where applicable
• Work collaboratively with teachers, SENDCOs, and wider school staff to meet pupils' individual needs

Requirements:

• Previous experience working with children or young people with SEND, additional needs, or challenging behaviours
• Experience within education, childcare, care, youth work, support work, or similar settings is desirable
• A patient, resilient, and empathetic approach
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills
• Ability to adapt to the needs of different pupils and age groups
• Comfortable supporting personal care when required
• Understanding of safeguarding responsibilities
• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service, or willingness to obtain one
• Available to work full-time, Monday to Friday

What Axcis Education Offers:

• Competitive pay of £92.63 per day
• Free CPD and online training, including Level 2 Safeguarding
• Ongoing support from a dedicated local Axcis consultant
• Opportunities to gain valuable SEND experience in mainstream education
• Access to long-term and permanent career opportunities
• Flexible and rewarding work with the UK's leading SEND recruitment specialist

About Axcis Education:

Axcis Education is the UK's leading specialist recruitment agency for the SEND education sector. We work with mainstream schools, specialist provisions, and alternative settings nationwide, connecting passionate professionals with rewarding opportunities that make a genuine difference to children's lives.

Apply Today:

If you're looking for a SEND Teaching Assistant job in Stratford-upon-Avon and have experience supporting children or young people with autism, ADHD, SEMH needs, speech and language difficulties, learning disabilities, or other additional needs, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today to start your journey with Axcis Education and make a positive impact in SEND education.

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