Location: Smethwick Salary: From £13.86 per hour / £89 per day Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30am – 3:30pm Contract: Full-time, Long-Term (September Start) We are currently recruiting for a dedicated and patient Teaching Assistant to join a mainstream primary school in Smethwick, which offers a specialist resource base for students with Autism (ASC). This is a full-time, long-term role starting in September, supporting students on a one-to-one basis and in small groups within the resource base and occasionally within the mainstream classroom. About the Role: You’ll be working closely with children with Autism and additional needs, supporting them to access learning and develop both academically and socially. The school offers a warm, inclusive environment with a strong focus on pupil wellbeing and staff development. Key Responsibilities: • Provide tailored support to students with Autism and associated needs • Implement strategies and interventions in line with EHCPs • Work collaboratively with class teachers, SENCO, and external professionals • Create a safe, structured, and supportive learning environment Requirements: • Previous experience working with children with Autism or other special educational needs is highly desirable • Experience in a school or support work setting is beneficial • Must be able to work full-time (Monday to Friday, 8:30am – 3:30pm) • A DBS on the Update Service is required or must be willing to apply for one • Must be able to travel to Smethwick What’s on Offer: • Competitive daily rate of £89 per day / £13.86 per hour • Long-term placement with the potential for permanent opportunities • A supportive school environment with excellent leadership • A chance to make a real difference in a child’s educational journey If you're passionate about supporting children with special needs and want to be part of a nurturing school community, apply now to be considered for this rewarding opportunity. <br/><br />If you are interested, then please click on the apply button and contact Sofina Ashiq on 0121 827 2030 l Ext: 4008.<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.<br /><br />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 />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> Sofina Ashiq&nbsp;</strong><br /><br /><strong><span style="color:#e0004d;">Telephone: </span> 0121 827 2030 l Ext: 4008</strong></strong>