Job Advertisement: Full-Time SEND Teaching Assistant – Primary School, Mitcham Are you an experienced and resilient SEND Teaching Assistant looking for a rewarding role? We are seeking a strong and confident individual to join our team at a primary school in Mitcham. You will provide dedicated support to a Year 1 child with challenging behaviour, ensuring they receive the consistent guidance and interventions needed to thrive. Position Details: • Role: SEND Teaching Assistant • Location: Mitcham • Contract Type: Full-time, ongoing • Start Date: Immediate Key Responsibilities: • Provide one-to-one support for a Year 1 child with challenging behaviour, implementing consistent strategies to manage and de-escalate tricky behaviours. • Run targeted interventions, such as reading sessions, social skills groups, and other tailored activities. • Collaborate closely with the class teacher, SENCO, and other staff to create and maintain an effective support plan. • Foster a positive and nurturing environment that encourages the child’s emotional, social, and academic development. • Monitor progress and provide feedback to teachers and parents, adapting strategies as necessary. Requirements: • Experience: Significant experience working as a SEND Teaching Assistant, particularly with students demonstrating challenging behaviour. • Skills: Confidence and consistency in managing behaviours, with a proactive and solution-focused approach. • Knowledge: Familiarity with delivering interventions such as reading support and social skills groups. • Attributes: A patient, compassionate, and resilient personality with excellent communication and interpersonal skills. • A commitment to creating an inclusive and supportive learning environment. Why Join Us? • Be part of a dedicated and supportive school team passionate about helping every child succeed. • Opportunities for professional development and training to enhance your skills. • Make a real difference in the life of a child who needs your expertise and guidance. How to Apply: If you have the skills, experience, and dedication to take on this rewarding challenge, we’d love to hear from you.<br/><br />If you are interested, then please click on the apply button and contact Emily Baker on 020 7580 2956 l Ext 1052.<br /><br />If you are not interested in this role but know someone else who might be, <strong>don&#39;t forget that we offer &pound;50 in shopping vouchers if you refer a friend to us and we place them in the job.</strong> For more details, contact your local Axcis office.<br /><br /><em>This is a temporary position, unless stated otherwise.</em><br /><br /><em>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.<br /><br />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.<br /><br />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).<br /><br />Axcis Education is an employment agency offering temporary supply work for daily, short-term and long-term assignments in addition to permanent positions.<br /><br />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.<br /><br />Salary / Pay Rate will be dependent on your skills and experience.</em><br /><br /><strong><span style="color:#e0004d;"><a href="/job-page-disclaimer">View the disclaimer</a></span></strong><br /><br /><strong><span style="color:#e0004d;"><strong>Contact: </strong></span><strong> Emily Baker&nbsp;</strong><br /><br /><strong><span style="color:#e0004d;">Telephone: </span> 020 7580 2956 l Ext 1052</strong></strong>