SEND Teaching Assistant -Part-time
Posted 1 day 10 hours ago by Axcis Education Recruitment
Axcis Education is looking for reliable and compassionate SEND Teaching Assistants to provide part-time, ad-hoc support within a welcoming primary school in Rugby. This flexible opportunity is ideal for candidates seeking work that fits around other commitments while gaining valuable experience supporting children with additional needs.
Working on a supply basis, you will be required to cover staff absences, sickness, training days, and increased staffing requirements as needed throughout the academic year. This role is particularly suited to individuals with experience supporting pupils with Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC), Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs, and additional learning or behavioural needs.
About the RoleAs a SEND Teaching Assistant, you will support pupils within both the school's specialist SEND provision and mainstream classrooms, helping them access learning and engage positively throughout the school day.
Location: Rugby Hours: Flexible, ad-hoc assignments between 8:30am and 4:00pm Start Date: September Pay Rate: £92.63 per day
Key Responsibilities- Provide classroom support when covering staff absences and additional staffing needs
- Support children with SEND, including ASC, SEMH, and behavioural needs
- Deliver 1:1 and small-group interventions where required
- Assist pupils in meeting individual learning and EHCP targets
- Support emotional regulation and positive behaviour strategies
- Encourage confidence, independence, and engagement in learning
- Build positive relationships with pupils and school staff
- Adapt to different classrooms, year groups, and support requirements
- Assist with personal care where necessary
- Help maintain a safe, inclusive, and nurturing environment
We welcome applications from candidates with experience in:
- SEND Teaching Assistant roles
- Learning Support Assistant (LSA) positions
- Autism Support roles
- SEMH support roles
- Care and support work
- Youth work and mentoring
- Residential childcare settings
- Education or childcare environments
- Previous experience supporting children or young people with SEND
- Understanding of Autism, SEMH, and behavioural needs
- Strong communication and behaviour management skills
- A patient, flexible, and adaptable approach
- Confidence working with different pupils and support needs at short notice
- Enhanced DBS on the Update Service, or willingness to apply for one
- Availability to accept ad-hoc assignments during school hours
As the UK's leading SEND recruitment agency, Axcis Education offers access to a wide range of rewarding opportunities across schools and specialist provisions.
What We Offer- Flexible work to fit around your schedule
- Competitive daily pay rates
- Free online CPD and training, including Safeguarding Level 2
- Ongoing support from a dedicated local consultant
- Opportunities to build specialist SEND experience
- Access to long-term, short-term, and daily supply work
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.
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).
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.
Axcis Education is an employment agency offering temporary supply work for daily, short-term and long-term assignments in addition to permanent positions.
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.
Salary / Pay Rate will be dependent on your skills and experience.