SEN Teaching Assistant – Mainstream Secondary School Location: L30 Start Date: Late October / November 2026 Hours: 8:30am – 3:30pm | Term Time Only Contract: Full-Time | Long-Term SEN Teaching Assistant – Make a Difference Every Day! Are you passionate about supporting young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND)? Do you want to play a key role in helping students build confidence, overcome barriers to learning and reach their full potential? We are working with a welcoming and inclusive mainstream secondary school in the L30 area that is looking to recruit a dedicated SEN Teaching Assistant to join their team on a full-time, long-term basis. With a late October / November 2026 start available, this is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Teaching Assistant, Learning Support Assistant or Support Worker looking to develop their career within secondary education. You will be working alongside an experienced teaching and SEND team, providing tailored support to students with a range of additional needs and helping ensure they can access learning in a positive and inclusive environment. The Role As an SEN Teaching Assistant, you will provide essential classroom and individual support, helping students engage with their learning, develop independence and achieve their personal goals. Your responsibilities will include: • Providing dedicated 1:1 and small-group support to students with a range of SEND. • Supporting pupils with autism, ADHD, speech and language difficulties and SEMH needs. • Helping students access the curriculum and adapt learning activities to meet individual needs. • Supporting literacy, numeracy, organisation and classroom engagement. • Building positive, trusting relationships and encouraging confidence, resilience and independence. • Supporting the implementation of EHCPs and individual learning strategies. • Promoting positive behaviour and supporting students with their emotional and social development. • Working collaboratively with teachers and the wider SEND team to monitor progress and identify areas for further support. • Helping create a safe, inclusive and encouraging learning environment. What We're Looking For We're keen to hear from candidates who: • Have experience supporting children or young people with SEND, whether in a school, care, residential or youth work setting. • Are patient, approachable, adaptable and resilient. • Can build positive relationships with young people while maintaining professional boundaries. • Are confident supporting students across different subjects, abilities and learning environments. • Have an understanding of additional needs such as autism, ADHD, communication difficulties and SEMH. • Understand the importance of safeguarding, inclusion and promoting student wellbeing. • Are proactive and passionate about helping young people overcome barriers to learning. Previous experience within a secondary school or specialist SEND setting would be beneficial. However, we are also keen to hear from candidates with relevant transferable experience who are looking to move into education. Why Apply? • Late October / November 2026 start. • Full-time, long-term opportunity. • Consistent working hours: 8:30am – 3:30pm. • Competitive weekly PAYE pay. • Supportive and experienced school leadership and SEND team. • Opportunities for training and professional development. • Welcoming and inclusive mainstream secondary school. • Good public transport links. • Excellent opportunity to gain valuable experience and develop your career within SEND. Apply Today! If you're an experienced SEN Teaching Assistant, Learning Support Assistant or Support Worker, or have experience supporting young people with additional needs, we'd love to hear from you. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a supportive mainstream secondary school, build meaningful relationships with students and make a genuine difference to their educational journey. Apply today to be considered for a late October / November 2026 start in the L30 area. 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>