SEND Teaching Assistant

Job Overview

Axcis is delighted to recruit a full-time Teaching Assistant for its dedicated SEND secondary school in the SE6 area, catering for students with PMLD and ASD. Working Monday–Friday, 8:30 am–3:30 pm, the role supports students with a range of additional needs—including ASD, challenging behaviour, and PMLD—and also involves personal care tasks such as feeding and toileting.

• Providing one-to-one and small-group support for students with varying learning and physical needs.
• Assisting with personal care and supporting students’ physical wellbeing throughout the day.
• Helping to implement individual learning plans under the guidance of the class teacher and SENCO.
• Encouraging communication, independence and engagement through creative and supportive strategies.
• Promoting a positive and inclusive learning environment where every student feels valued and respected.

• Calm, patient and understanding, with a genuine passion for working with young people who have additional needs.
• Resilient and confident in managing challenging or confrontational situations professionally and empathetically.
• Resourceful and proactive, able to adapt to the needs of individual students.
• A team player who communicates well and works collaboratively with teachers, therapists and support staff.
• Comfortable working both individually and with small groups to promote engagement and learning.

Trial days are taking place ASAP. If you are a dedicated and caring SEND Teaching Assistant ready for a new challenge, we’d love to hear from you! Apply today to join Axcis and help support this wonderful school community.

Molly Farrelly –  (Ext: 1049).
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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 a current DBS (or for Axcis to process one) and other mandatory compliance checks in line with DfE guidelines. If the role 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 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.