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SEN Teaching Assistant – Supporting Pupils with Additional Needs

Location: Leicester
Pay: £89 - £110 per day (depending on experience)
Contract: Full-time / Part-time / Long-term / Temp (flexible options available)

Are you a compassionate and committed SEN Teaching Assistant looking to make a genuine difference in the lives of children with additional needs?

We are Axcis Education a SEND-specialist education recruitment agency, working closely with schools and specialist settings to provide reliable, skilled, and caring support staff for pupils with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND).

The Role

As an SEN Teaching Assistant, you will be supporting pupils on a 1:1 basis or in small groups, helping them access education in a way that meets their individual needs. Pupils may have a range of needs including:
.Autism (ASD)
.ADHD
.SEMH
.Learning difficulties
.Complex or challenging behaviours
.Speech & Language needs
.Physical or sensory needs

Roles are available across mainstream schools, special schools, and alternative provisions.

We’re keen to hear from candidates who:
.Have a minimum of 6 months experience supporting children or young people with SEND (school, care, or support settings)
.Are patient, empathetic, and resilient
.Can build positive relationships with pupils and staff
.Are confident supporting emotional regulation and behaviour
.Have a genuine passion for inclusive education
.Relevant qualifications or training (such as Teaching Assistant qualifications, SEN training, or care experience) are desirable but not essential for the right person.

What You’ll Get
.Work through a SEND-specialist agency that understands the sector
.Access to long-term and consistent placements
.Ongoing support from consultants who know SEN education
.Opportunities to work in settings that value staff and pupil wellbeing
.Competitive daily pay rates

Safeguarding
All applicants will be subject to enhanced DBS checks and relevant safeguarding procedures.

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