Teaching assistant

Overview

Teaching Assistant – Special Educational Needs (SEN) |

Location:

Wimbledon, Southwest London |

Hours:

Full-time | 8:30 AM – 3:30 PM | Salary: £89 – £105 per day |

Contract:

Long-term |

Start Date:

September 2025

Inspire. Support. Empower. A well-regarded specialist day and residential school in Wimbledon is seeking a Teaching Assistant to support pupils aged 2–19 with Vision Impairment, Hearing Impairment, and Multi-Sensory Impairments. This is a full-time position starting in September 2025.

• Provide in-class support and one-to-one assistance as required
• Help deliver personalised learning plans and communication strategies
• Collaborate with teachers and therapy staff to meet students  academic and developmental goals
• Foster independence, social interaction, and self-confidence
• Contribute to a calm, safe, and nurturing learning environment

• A genuine interest in supporting young people with special educational needs
• Patience, adaptability, and a positive attitude
• Strong communication skills and a team-focused approach
• Willingness to learn and apply sensory-led and specialist teaching techniques
• Prior SEN experience is a plus, but not essential

• Be part of a welcoming, supportive, and collaborative staff team
• Access regular training and development opportunities
• Work in a setting where your contributions make a lasting difference every day

If you’re ready to make a meaningful impact in the lives of children and young people with sensory needs, we’d love to hear from you.

Inclusion & Application Details:
If you are interested, please click on the apply button and contact Molly Chodel on  | Ext: 1027. For more details, contact your local Axcis office. This is a temporary position, unless stated otherwise. Axcis is an equal opportunities employer and does not discriminate based on age, gender, disability, race or any other equal opportunities criteria. 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.

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. If the position involves working with children or vulnerable adults, this post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974. Axcis Education is an employment agency offering temporary, short-term and long-term assignments in addition to permanent positions.

Salary / Pay Rate will be dependent on your skills and experience.

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