Axcis Education are working in partnership with a highly regarded primary school in Smethwick, Birmingham, to recruit a dedicated Teaching Assistant to support pupils with communication needs. This is an exciting opportunity for a SEND Teaching Assistant or Learning Support Assistant (LSA) with experience in speech, language, and communication needs (SLCN) who is looking to make a meaningful difference in a nurturing school environment. The school has an ‘Outstanding’ Ofsted rating and is committed to providing an inclusive, accessible, and well-balanced curriculum, ensuring every child can thrive. Key Details • Location: Smethwick, Birmingham (West Midlands) • Start Date: September • Hours: Full-time, Monday to Friday (8:30am – 4:00pm) • Salary: £92.63 per day The Role As a Teaching Assistant supporting speech and language needs, you will: • Support children aged 4–11 in a primary school setting • Work with pupils with speech, language, and communication difficulties (SLCN) • Help develop communication, social, and language skills • Use tools such as PECS (Picture Exchange Communication System) and Makaton • Build positive, trusting relationships with pupils • Provide a calm, supportive classroom presence • Work alongside teachers and SENCOs to deliver tailored interventions Requirements To be successful in this Teaching Assistant role, you should have: • Previous experience supporting children with speech and language needs or SEND • Knowledge of communication strategies such as PECS, Makaton, or similar • A patient, caring, and empathetic approach • Strong ability to build meaningful relationships with students • An Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to apply) • Availability for full-time, long-term work (Monday–Friday) Why Join Axcis Education? Axcis Education is the UK’s leading SEND recruitment agency, specialising in placing Teaching Assistants, Learning Support Assistants, and SEND professionals into rewarding school roles. We offer: • Free CPD training, including Safeguarding Level 2 • Competitive daily pay rates • Flexible and long-term opportunities • Dedicated support from a local specialist consultant • Access to a wide network of primary schools and SEND settings Whether you are looking to gain experience in a primary school, specialise in speech and language support, or build a long-term career in SEND education, Axcis Education will support your journey every step of the way. <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>