Teaching Assistant

Job in City of Westminster, Central London, Greater London, England, UK

Listing for: Axcis Education Recruitment

Full Time position
Listed on 2026-06-12

Job specializations:

Education / Teaching
Special Needs / Learning Disabilities, Elementary School, Teacher Assistant/ Paraprofessional, Child Development/Support

Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 92.63 GBP Hourly GBP 92.63 HOUR

Location: City of Westminster

Sutton, South London – From Tuesday 1st September. 8:30am – 4pm (Term Time Only). From £92.63 per day (PAYE).

Axcis is currently recruiting for a personable, compassionate and adaptable Teaching Assistant to support a KS2 (Year
3) pupil at an inclusive special school in Sutton. The school has a fantastic support structure and offers excellent resources for all staff, supporting children with a range of SEND needs. The pupil you will be responsible for supporting presents with ASD and requires dedicated 1:1 support.

Responsibilities

Providing dedicated 1:1 classroom support.
Assisting the child with emotional regulation, stimulation and engagement.
Managing challenging behaviours, including refusal to work and leaving the classroom.
Building a positive relationship with the pupil and supporting them through their education, including transition periods.
Helping the child manage throughout the school day.

Qualifications and Skills

Previous experience supporting children with SEND, particularly Autism.
Strong behavioural management skills and effective de‑escalation strategies.
Resilience and the ability to deal with challenging and sometimes confrontational situations.
A calm, patient, and enthusiastic approach to supporting students.
Relevant Teaching Assistant or SEND qualifications or training (desirable).

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.

The company is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff 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. If the position involves working with children or vulnerable adults, this post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974.

You must be suitably qualified for the position advertised and be prepared to attend a face‑to‑face interview to demonstrate your suitability for this role.

Contact:
Charlotte Carberry
Telephone: l Ext: 1046

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