SEND Teaching Assistant – SLD, Speech & Language, Behaviour – Selly Oak Location: Selly Oak (Birmingham) Contract Type: Full-time Salary: £89 – £105 per day / £445 – £525 per week We are looking for a SEND Teaching Assistant to support primary-aged pupils with Severe Learning Difficulties (SLD), Speech and Language Communication Needs (SLCN), and challenging behaviour at a specialist setting in Selly Oak. The Role: You will: • Provide targeted support for speech, language, and communication. • Support emotional regulation and behaviour management. • Use visual resources, structured timetables, and communication aids. • Work closely with SALTs and SENCOs to deliver therapy strategies. • Encourage social interaction and independence skills. About You: • Experience supporting SLD, speech and language, or behaviour needs. • Strong communicator with patience and creativity. • Confident with de-escalation and proactive strategies. • Positive role model with a team-focused approach. Why Axcis Education? • Specialists in SEND with strong local partnerships across Birmingham & Warwickshire. • Long-term roles with opportunities for ongoing professional development. • Competitive daily pay and flexible placements to suit your strengths. • Access to CPD including SLCN strategies, autism awareness, and behaviour support. • Proudly sponsored by NASEN – supporting excellence in SEND practice. Apply today and help children in Selly Oak thrive academically and socially. <br/><br />If you are interested, then please click on the apply button and contact Allan Elliott on 0121 827 2030 l Ext: 4009.<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> Allan Elliott&nbsp;</strong><br /><br /><strong><span style="color:#e0004d;">Telephone: </span> 0121 827 2030 l Ext: 4009</strong></strong>