Job Title: Complex Needs Teaching Assistant Location: Wandsworth, London Pay: Paid to scale Hours: 8:00am-4:30pm Start Date: Monday 1st September We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Complex Needs Teaching Assistant to join our dynamic team in Wandsworth, London. As a crucial member of our educational staff, you will work closely with students who have a range of complex and diverse needs, including physical, sensory, behavioural, and learning difficulties. Responsibilities: • Provide tailored support to students with complex needs, ensuring their personal, academic, and social development in a safe and nurturing environment. • Assist in the implementation of Individual Education Plans (IEPs) and behavioural support programmes under the guidance of the lead teacher. • Facilitate the use of specialised equipment and adapt learning materials to meet individual student needs. • Encourage students' independence, self-confidence, and engagement in the learning process through positive reinforcement and bespoke teaching techniques. • Collaborate with the teaching team, therapists, and external agencies to coordinate support services for students. • Monitor and record students' progress, providing feedback to teachers and parents. • Assist with personal care tasks where necessary, respecting the dignity and privacy of each student. • Maintain a secure, clean, and orderly learning environment. Qualifications: • Relevant qualifications or experience working with individuals with complex needs. • Profound understanding of safeguarding protocols and commitment to child welfare. • Strong interpersonal skills to communicate effectively with staff, students, and parents. • Ability to work flexibly, adapt to changing situations, and operate as part of a multidisciplinary team. We offer a supportive work environment where your contributions will truly make a difference in the lives of young people with complex needs. Join us to embark on a rewarding career in special education. <br/><br />If you are interested, then please click on the apply button and contact Jake White on 020 7580 2956 l Ext: 1068.<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> Jake White&nbsp;</strong><br /><br /><strong><span style="color:#e0004d;">Telephone: </span> 020 7580 2956 l Ext: 1068</strong></strong>