SEND Teaching Assistant

Location: Weymouth, Dorset

Pay: £14.25-£14.95 per hour

Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30am-3:30pm

Start Date: Sept 2026

Are you an experienced SEND Teaching Assistant with a passion for supporting young children with additional learning needs? Axcis Education is recruiting a dedicated EYFS / KS1 Teaching Assistant to join a specialist provision in Weymouth. The provision supports pupils with moderate learning difficulties (MLD) and associated additional needs, providing a nurturing, structured and engaging environment where every child is encouraged to achieve their potential. This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced SEN Teaching Assistant, Learning Support Assistant or Teaching Assistant who enjoys working with younger children and understands the importance of early intervention in helping pupils develop communication, independence and confidence.

As an EYFS / KS1 SEND Teaching Assistant, you will:

• Support children with Moderate Learning Difficulties (MLD) and associated additional needs throughout the school day
• Deliver one-to-one and small group learning activities tailored to individual abilities
• Encourage the development of early communication, literacy, numeracy and social skills
• Use practical, sensory and play-based learning approaches to engage pupils
• Support children's emotional regulation and promote positive behaviour
• Help pupils develop independence with learning and everyday routines
• Work closely with teachers, therapists and the wider SEND team to deliver personalised support
• Record pupil progress and contribute to individual education plans
• Create a safe, stimulating and inclusive learning environment where children can thrive

The successful candidate will have:

• Experience working with children with Special Educational Needs in a school or specialist setting
• Knowledge of Moderate Learning Difficulties (MLD), Autism (ASC), speech and language needs or other developmental needs
• A calm, patient and nurturing approach
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills
• The ability to build positive, trusting relationships with children and colleagues
• A genuine passion for supporting young children with additional needs

Desirable Experience

• Level 2 or Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification
• Experience within EYFS, Key Stage 1 or a specialist provision
• Knowledge of sensory learning, visual communication strategies or Makaton

Why Join This Specialist Provision?

This well-established specialist provision offers a caring and supportive environment where pupils are encouraged to learn at their own pace. Working alongside experienced teachers and therapists, you will play an important role in helping children develop the skills and confidence they need for lifelong learning.

Why Work with Axcis Education?

• Competitive hourly pay of £14.25-£14.95
• Weekly pay
• Long-term full-time opportunity
• Free CPD and specialist SEND training
• Ongoing support from your dedicated education consultant
• Opportunity to gain valuable experience within a specialist educational setting

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.

This is a temporary position, unless stated otherwise.