Location: Birmingham Pay: £92.63 per day Hours: Full-Time, Monday to Friday (8:30am - 4:00pm) Start Date: Immediate Axcis Education is recruiting for a dedicated and compassionate SEND Teaching Assistant to support a Year 7 pupil with Down's Syndrome at a specialist provision in Birmingham. This is a full-time, long-term role requiring a candidate who is fluent in Arabic and confident using, or willing to utilise, Makaton to support communication and engagement. The successful candidate will play a vital role in helping the pupil access learning, develop communication skills, build confidence, and achieve positive outcomes both academically and socially. This is an excellent opportunity for individuals with experience in SEND, Learning Support, Speech and Language Support, or Teaching Assistant roles who are passionate about making a meaningful difference. The Role As a SEND Teaching Assistant, you will: • Provide dedicated 1:1 support to a Year 7 pupil with Down's Syndrome. • Utilise Arabic language skills to support communication and engagement where required. • Use Makaton and other communication strategies to help the pupil access learning. • Support the pupil both inside and outside of the classroom. • Build a positive and trusting relationship with the pupil. • Encourage independence, social interaction, and confidence. • Adapt learning activities to meet individual needs. • Work closely with teaching staff, SEND professionals, and parents/carers. • Promote a safe, supportive, and inclusive learning environment. • Support the pupil's emotional wellbeing and personal development. Requirements To be successful in this role, you should have: • Previous experience supporting children or young people with SEND, particularly those with Down's Syndrome, communication needs, or additional learning needs. • Fluency in Arabic (essential). • Experience using Makaton, or a willingness to learn and develop this skill. • Excellent communication and relationship-building abilities. • A patient, nurturing, and adaptable approach. • The ability to support a pupil on a 1:1 basis and tailor your approach to their individual needs. • Experience within education, care, support work, youth work, or a similar setting. • An Enhanced DBS on the Update Service, or willingness to obtain one. • Full-time availability, Monday to Friday. Why Join Axcis Education? • Competitive daily pay of £92.63 per day. • Immediate start available. • Free CPD and online training, including Level 2 Safeguarding. • Ongoing support from a dedicated local consultant. • Opportunity to gain valuable experience supporting a child with Down's Syndrome and communication needs. • Long-term placement with the potential for a permanent opportunity. • Access to roles through the UK's leading SEND recruitment agency. Apply Today If you are a fluent Arabic speaker with experience supporting children with SEND, and are passionate about helping young people thrive, we would love to hear from you. Apply today to secure this rewarding opportunity supporting a Year 7 pupil with Down's Syndrome, utilising Arabic language skills and Makaton communication strategies to make a lasting impact on a young person's educational journey. <br/><br />If you are interested, then please click on the apply button and contact Jake Warner-Smith 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-Smith&nbsp;</strong><br /><br /><strong><span style="color:#e0004d;">Telephone: </span> 0121 827 2030 l Ext: 6373</strong></strong>