Teaching Assistant – SEN | Primary & Secondary Location: L32 Start Date: Immediate or October 2026 Contract: Full-Time & Part-Time Opportunities Available | Term Time Only SEN Teaching Assistants – Immediate & October Starts Are you passionate about supporting children and young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND)? A welcoming and well-established specialist SEN school in the L32 area is looking for caring and enthusiastic Teaching Assistants to join their team. The school supports pupils across primary and secondary age groups, providing a varied environment where no two days are the same. Pupils have a range of additional needs, including Autism (ASC), ADHD, Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs, Severe Learning Difficulties (SLD) and Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulties (PMLD). This is a great opportunity for experienced SEN Teaching Assistants, Support Workers and candidates from education, care, youth work, coaching or other relevant backgrounds. The Role As an SEN Teaching Assistant, you will: • Provide 1:1 and small-group support tailored to individual pupils • Support pupils across classroom, practical and creative activities • Help pupils develop communication, confidence and independence • Support emotional regulation, sensory needs and personal care where required • Create a safe, structured and supportive learning environment • Encourage positive social interaction and engagement • Work closely with teachers, therapists and other professionals to support individual learning and development • Adapt your approach to meet pupils with a wide range of needs and abilities What We're Looking For We're keen to hear from candidates with experience in: • Schools, nurseries, childcare or education • SEN or specialist education • Youth work, mentoring or sports coaching • Health and social care • Residential or community support • Supporting children or adults with additional needs You should also be: • Patient, compassionate and nurturing • Calm and resilient when faced with challenging situations • Adaptable and confident working with different needs and abilities • A strong communicator and team player • Passionate about supporting children and young people • Committed to safeguarding and pupil wellbeing Relevant personal experience can also be valuable, so don't hesitate to apply if you have supported someone with additional needs outside of a professional setting. Why Join? • Immediate and October start dates available • Full-time and part-time opportunities • Term-time only working • Competitive weekly PAYE pay • Supportive and experienced leadership team • Training and development opportunities • Excellent experience within a specialist SEN environment • Accessible L32 location with good transport links • Opportunity to make a genuine difference to pupils every day Apply Today If you're looking for a rewarding SEN role where you can support children and young people while developing your experience within specialist education, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today for an immediate or October 2026 start. INDLIV<br/><br />If you are interested, then please click on the apply button and contact Joshua Halliday on 0151 459 9299 l Ext: 3019.<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> Joshua Halliday&nbsp;</strong><br /><br /><strong><span style="color:#e0004d;">Telephone: </span> 0151 459 9299 l Ext: 3019</strong></strong>