College Teaching Assistant

SEND Teaching Assistant – College Setting | Redbridge

Role: SEND Teaching Assistant,

Location:

Redbridge,

Start Date:

September 2026, Pay: £15.50 – £16.50 per hour (PAYE),

Schedule:

Monday – Thursday

Make a Real Difference Every Day

Are you passionate about supporting young people with Special Educational Needs? We are looking for a dedicated and compassionate SEND Teaching Assistant to join a mainstream college in Redbridge, working within a well-established SEND Department. This is a highly rewarding role supporting students with low-level Autism (ASD) who are working at a younger developmental level, across 8 small, supportive classes.

• Supporting students with Autism (ASD) and additional needs including ADHD, medical needs, challenging behaviour
• Providing 1:1 and small group support in the classroom
• Assisting with personal care where required
• Encouraging independence, confidence, and engagement
• Working closely with teachers and SEND specialists

Experience with SEND is essential, either from:

• A school or college setting (highly desirable)
• And/or a care background, supporting young adults with SEND

Minimum qualifications:

• GCSE Maths & English (Grade A–C / 4–9 or equivalent)

You must be:

• Comfortable with personal care requirements
• Confident managing challenging behaviour
• Patient, resilient, and committed to supporting SEND learners

Important:
This role involves hands‑on support, including personal care and behaviour management. Please only apply if you are fully comfortable with all aspects of the role. Candidates not aligned with these requirements will not be shortlisted.

We offer a temporary position, unless stated otherwise.

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.

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.

Molly Farrelly

Telephone:  | Ext: 1049