Location: Smethwick Pay Rate: £92.63 per day Start Date: Immediate Hours: Full-Time, Monday to Friday (8:30am – 4:00pm) Axcis Education is currently recruiting for a confident and resilient Teaching Assistant to join a welcoming mainstream primary school in Smethwick. This full-time role involves supporting pupils across the primary age range, helping them to engage with learning, develop positive relationships, and reach their full potential. The school is looking for someone with a strong character who can build positive relationships with pupils, maintain clear boundaries, and remain calm and consistent in a busy classroom environment. This role would suit a Teaching Assistant, Learning Support Assistant (LSA), Youth Worker, Sports Coach, or Support Worker with experience working with children or young people. Key Responsibilities • Provide classroom support to pupils on a 1:1 basis and in small groups. • Encourage engagement, participation, and positive attitudes towards learning. • Support the social, emotional, and academic development of pupils. • Build strong, trusting relationships while maintaining high expectations and professional boundaries. • Work closely with teaching staff to create a positive and inclusive learning environment. • Provide encouragement and guidance to help pupils develop confidence and independence. • Act as a positive role model throughout the school day. • Support pupils who may occasionally require additional emotional or behavioural support. About You To be successful in this role, you will have: • Previous experience working with children or young people. • A confident, resilient, and proactive approach. • A strong character and the ability to establish positive relationships while maintaining clear boundaries. • Excellent communication and teamwork skills. • The ability to remain calm, consistent, and professional in challenging situations. • Experience working within schools, youth settings, coaching environments, or support roles is desirable. • An Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to obtain one). • Availability to work full-time, Monday to Friday. Why Work with Axcis Education? As the UK's leading SEND recruitment agency, Axcis Education specialises in connecting talented education professionals with rewarding opportunities in specialist and mainstream schools. When you register with Axcis, you'll benefit from: ? Competitive daily pay rates ? Dedicated local consultant support ? Free SEND and safeguarding training ? Access to long-term and permanent opportunities ? Flexible career pathways within education ? Valuable experience across a range of educational settings Apply Today If you're a confident and enthusiastic Teaching Assistant, Learning Support Assistant, Youth Worker, Sports Coach, or Support Worker looking for your next opportunity in Smethwick, we'd love to hear from you. Apply now to secure your September start and take the next step in your education career. INDMID<br/><br />If you are interested, then please click on the apply button and contact Jake Warner-Smith on 0121 827 2030 l Ext: 6373.<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> Jake Warner-Smith&nbsp;</strong><br /><br /><strong><span style="color:#e0004d;">Telephone: </span> 0121 827 2030 l Ext: 6373</strong></strong>