Axcis Education is currently recruiting for a Teaching Assistant to support children in a welcoming primary school in Birmingham. This full-time Teaching Assistant job is starting in September and is expected to continue throughout the academic year. This is an excellent opportunity for individuals passionate about education, child development, SEND support, and making a positive difference in the lives of young learners. Job Title Teaching Assistant Location Birmingham Salary £14.25 per hour Working Hours Monday to Friday, 8:30am – 4:00pm About the Teaching Assistant Role As a Teaching Assistant, you will support pupils across Key Stage 1 (KS1) and Key Stage 2 (KS2), including children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND). You will work closely with teachers and school staff to provide personalised support and help pupils reach their full potential. Key Responsibilities • Support pupils across KS1 and KS2 classrooms • Provide 1:1 support for children with SEND • Assist students with learning, communication, and emotional development • Build positive and trusting relationships with pupils • Use verbal, visual, and practical resources to support learning • Promote a safe, inclusive, and engaging learning environment • Work collaboratively with class teachers and SEN staff Who Is This Role Suitable For? We welcome applications from candidates with transferable skills and experience, including: • Teaching Assistants • Learning Support Assistants • Recent graduates • Care workers and support workers • Youth workers and youth mentors • Residential support staff • Emergency services personnel • Mental health support workers • Sports coaches • Nursery practitioners If you have experience supporting children, young people, or vulnerable individuals, we would love to hear from you. Requirements To be considered for this Teaching Assistant position, you should have: • A genuine passion for supporting children and young people • Experience working with children, SEND, or vulnerable individuals (preferred) • Strong communication and relationship-building skills • A patient, caring, and empathetic approach • Confidence using verbal, visual, and practical communication methods • An Enhanced DBS on the Update Service, or willingness to obtain one • Availability to work full-time, Monday to Friday Why Work with Axcis Education? Axcis Education is the UK's leading SEND recruitment agency, connecting talented Teaching Assistants and Learning Support Assistants with rewarding roles in schools across the country. Benefits Include: • Competitive weekly pay • Free online CPD and training, including Safeguarding Level 2 • Dedicated support from a local education recruitment consultant • Access to a wide range of SEND and mainstream school opportunities • Flexible and long-term career opportunities within education • Valuable classroom experience for graduates and aspiring teachers Apply Today If you are looking for a rewarding Teaching Assistant job in Birmingham, have a passion for supporting children with SEND, and want to make a real impact within a primary school setting, apply today with Axcis Education. Start your education career this September and help shape the future of young learners across Birmingham. <br/><br />If you are interested, then please click on the apply button and contact Jake Warner on 0121 827 2030 l Ext: 6373.<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> Jake Warner&nbsp;</strong><br /><br /><strong><span style="color:#e0004d;">Telephone: </span> 0121 827 2030 l Ext: 6373</strong></strong>