Location: Woodley. Pay: £92.63 per day. Hours: 8:30am - 3:30pm, Monday to Friday on a flexible, supply basis.
We are recruiting an experienced and motivated SEND Teaching Assistant to support a well-established specialist school in Woodley on a supply basis. This role offers flexibility while providing the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on children and young people with additional needs in a supportive and structured environment.
As a supply SEND Teaching Assistant you will work with pupils aged 4 17 who have a range of moderate to severe learning disabilities. You will support students both academically and personally, helping them engage with learning and develop essential life skills. The role requires adaptability, as you may be working across different classes, age groups and needs depending on the school's requirements on any given day.
You will collaborate with teaching staff to provide tailored support, assisting with learning activities, behaviour management and emotional regulation. Building strong, consistent relationships with pupils is key, as is encouraging their participation, independence and confidence. The role may also involve supporting with personal care, so a willingness to assist with this is essential.
We welcome applicants with transferable experience from SEND or specialist school settings, care or residential support roles, social work, youth work or other positions involving support for vulnerable individuals. The ideal candidate will have strong interpersonal skills, be able to quickly build rapport with pupils and staff, and be confident working with children and young people with a wide range of additional needs. You will need to be flexible, patient, resilient, proactive and able to adapt to new environments. A calm and consistent presence, combined with the ability to set clear expectations and act as a positive role model, is essential.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone seeking flexible work while still making a genuine difference in a specialist educational setting. If you are looking for a varied and rewarding role where no two days are the same, we would be pleased to hear from you.
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. 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.
Salary / Pay Rate will be dependent on your skills and experience.
