Primary SEND Teaching Assistant

Role Overview

I am working with a lovely village mainstream primary school in Quedgeley, Gloucester, and we are looking for a full‑time Teaching Assistant to join the team from September for the full academic year. This role will support a 5‑year‑old boy who is about to start reception following a year of deferment. The support will be primarily 1‑to‑1 but will also involve general school TA duties when the boy is absent or in another respite setting.

• Provide 1‑to‑1 support for a 5‑year‑old boy with severe autism, limited verbal communication, and challenging physical behaviour.
• Assist with daily routines such as changing nappies and helping the child use pull‑ups.
• Engage the child in enjoyable activities, including music, bubble play, water and sand play, big toy cars, spinning wheels, and visits to the park.
• Support the child during school time using the large playing field, forest school facilities, and a separate SEN base.
• Assist with general classroom and school duties as required.

• Experience supporting children with challenging behaviour and with autism.
• Strong, firm but fair approach and presence.
• Reliability and consistency – the same support throughout the year is vital.
• Physical strength to navigate the school site easily.
• Adaptability and compassion toward the child and their unique needs.

Hours are Monday to Friday 08:30‑15:30 during term time only. Salary will be dependent on skills and experience. Please note that this is a temporary position unless otherwise stated.

Equal Opportunities
Axcis is an equal opportunities employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, gender, disability, race or any other equal opportunities criteria.

Safeguarding and DBS
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 DfE guidelines.

Contact
Suzie Sage
Phone:  | Ext: 2006