SEN Teaching Assistant – Mainstream Secondary School Location: L30 Start Date: September 2026 Hours: 8:30am – 3:30pm | Term Time Only Contract: Full-Time | Long-Term Start the New Academic Year Making a Difference 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 achieve their full potential? A welcoming and inclusive mainstream secondary school in the L30 area is looking to appoint a committed SEN Teaching Assistant to join their team from September 2026. This is an excellent opportunity to make a real impact by supporting students with a range of additional needs in a nurturing and supportive environment. The Role As an SEN Teaching Assistant, you will work closely with teachers and the school's SEND team to provide tailored support that enables students to access learning and flourish both academically and personally. Your responsibilities will include: • Providing one-to-one and small-group support for students with a range of SEND, including autism, ADHD, speech and language needs, and social, emotional and mental health (SEMH) needs • Adapting learning activities to ensure students can fully access the curriculum • Supporting pupils with literacy, numeracy, organisation and classroom engagement • Promoting confidence, independence, resilience and positive social interaction • Assisting with the implementation of EHCPs and individual learning strategies • Monitoring student progress and providing feedback to teaching staff • Encouraging positive behaviour and supporting students' emotional wellbeing throughout the school day Every day offers the opportunity to help young people develop the skills and confidence they need to succeed in education and beyond. What We're Looking For We're keen to hear from candidates who: • Have experience supporting children or young people with SEND in education, youth work, care or similar settings • Are patient, resilient and adaptable, with a calm and positive approach • Can build strong, professional relationships with students and colleagues • Are confident supporting learning across a range of subjects • Have a good understanding of safeguarding and inclusive practice • Are passionate about helping every student reach their full potential Why Join This School? • Full-time, long-term opportunity starting in September 2026 • Competitive weekly PAYE pay • A supportive and experienced leadership team committed to inclusive education • Excellent opportunities for ongoing training and career development • A welcoming school community with a strong focus on staff wellbeing • Easily accessible location with good public transport links • A rewarding role where you can make a lasting difference to young people's lives Apply Today If you're looking to begin the new academic year in a rewarding role where your support genuinely changes lives, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today to secure your September 2026 start and take the next step in your SEND career. 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>