Primary Teaching Assistant

Overview

We are looking for a dedicated and energetic special needs teaching assistant to join a SEND provision at a primary school in Slough, supporting children with complex autism and personal care needs. This is a full-time role, Monday to Friday from 8:30am to 3:30pm, offering a daily rate of £89. The position involves working closely with pupils who may display difficult or dangerous behaviour, providing one-to-one support to help them access learning and manage their emotions, both within the SEND setting and occasionally in mainstream classrooms.

This high-energy role requires someone who is calm, adaptable, and able to build strong, trusting relationships with children while responding effectively to challenging situations. It is a rewarding opportunity for a TA with SEND experience who is passionate about making a real difference for pupils with complex needs.

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

• Provide one-to-one support to pupils with complex autism and personal care needs to access learning.
• Support pupils who may display difficult or dangerous behaviour, responding calmly and effectively.
• Work within the SEND provision and occasionally in mainstream classrooms.
• Build strong, trusting relationships with children and adapt to challenging situations.

• Experience working with SEND, particularly pupils with complex autism.
• Ability to stay calm, adaptable, and provide consistent support.
• Willingness to undergo DBS and other mandatory compliance checks as per DfE guidelines.

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. 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.