Learning Support Assistant

Start Date:

ASAP Pay: £16.72+ per hour (PAYE) Days:
Monday - Friday (4 days may be possible too) Are you passionate about supporting young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND)? We are recruiting for a dedicated SEND Teaching Assistant to join a supportive and welcoming mainstream college in Redbridge, working within their specialist SEND department. This is a rewarding opportunity to make a meaningful difference, supporting students with additional needs in a structured, smaller-class environment.

• Low-level Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), with some students working at a much younger developmental age
• Additional needs including ADHD, challenging behaviour and medical needs
• Personal care requirements, which are an essential part of the role
• Behavioural needs, with some students requiring dedicated 1:1 support and crisis intervention
• Students who may require de-escalation and positive behaviour management strategies

• Supporting teaching staff in delivering engaging and accessible lessons
• Providing 1:1 and small-group support to students
• Assisting with personal care and physical needs
• Managing and supporting challenging behaviour positively and safely
• Using appropriate de-escalation and crisis intervention techniques when supporting students with behavioural challenges
• Encouraging independence and social development
• Adapting learning to meet individual needs

• Hold GCSE Maths and English (Grade A–C or equivalent)
• Be comfortable with personal care duties
• Have a genuine interest in supporting SEND learners
• Be confident managing challenging behaviour
• Have previous experience and/or recognised training in crisis intervention, de-escalation or positive behaviour management
• Be confident providing 1:1 support to students who may display behavioural challenges

• Previous experience within a school, college or specialist SEND setting
• AND/OR experience within a care or support setting working with young adults with SEND
• Experience supporting individuals with ASD, ADHD, SEMH and/or behaviours that challenge

Important Information This is a highly rewarding but hands-on role. Some students require 1:1 behavioural support, so candidates must have appropriate crisis intervention, de-escalation or behaviour management experience/training. Please carefully consider all aspects of the position, including personal care and behavioural support, before applying. Candidates must be fully comfortable with all responsibilities to be put forward.

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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 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).

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. Axcis Education is an employment agency offering temporary supply work for daily, short-term and long-term assignments in addition to permanent positions.

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

This is a temporary position, unless stated otherwise.

Molly Farrelly

Telephone:  | Ext: 1049