SEN Teaching Assistant – Specialist SEN Provision 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 make a genuine difference to students who may require additional support with their learning, communication, behaviour and emotional development? A welcoming and supportive secondary school in the L30 area is looking to appoint a committed SEN Teaching Assistant to join their specialist SEN provision from September 2026. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys building positive relationships with young people and wants to help students develop confidence, independence and the skills they need both in school and beyond. The Role As an SEN Teaching Assistant, you will work closely with teachers and the wider SEN team to provide personalised support to students throughout the school day. You will support students both in lessons and around the school, helping them to engage with their learning and overcome individual barriers. The role will involve working with students who may have a range of additional needs, requiring patience, consistency and an understanding approach. Your day-to-day responsibilities will include: • Providing one-to-one and small-group support and helping students access appropriately differentiated learning • Supporting communication, literacy, numeracy, social skills, emotional regulation and independence • Helping students manage transitions, classroom routines and changes throughout the school day • Supporting individual learning plans and EHCP outcomes • Encouraging positive behaviour, confidence and appropriate social interaction • Working closely with teaching staff and the SEN team to monitor progress and adapt support where required The successful candidate will become an important part of the students' daily support network, helping them feel safe, understood and confident in their learning environment. What We're Looking For We're looking for someone who is patient, calm and resilient, with the ability to build trusting and professional relationships with young people. Previous experience working with children or young people with SEND would be beneficial, whether this has been gained in a school, care, youth work or similar setting. However, candidates with strong transferable experience and the right attitude will also be considered. You should be adaptable, confident following individual support strategies and passionate about helping young people become as independent as possible. A good understanding of safeguarding and inclusive practice is essential, alongside the ability to work effectively as part of a wider team. Why Join This School? • Full-time, long-term opportunity starting September 2026 • Term-time hours of 8:30am – 3:30pm • Competitive weekly PAYE pay • Opportunity to work within a supportive specialist SEN provision • Experienced teaching and SEN team with opportunities for ongoing development • Easily accessible L30 location with good public transport links • A rewarding opportunity to make a lasting difference to young people's lives Apply Today If you're looking for a rewarding role where you can provide meaningful support to young people and help them develop the confidence, independence and skills they need for the future, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today to secure your September 2026 start and take the next step in your SEN 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>