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Job Title: PMLD Teaching Assistant
Location: Greenford, Ealing
Start Date: September 2026
Trial Days: Available Immediately
Contract: Full-Time | Long-Term (Full Academic Year)
Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:45am – 3:45pm
Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience
About the School
Axcis Education is proud to be working in partnership with an Outstanding SEND Primary School in Greenford, Ealing, to recruit enthusiastic and dedicated SEND Teaching Assistants for full-time, long-term positions starting in September 2026.
This is an excellent opportunity to join a highly regarded specialist setting with an Outstanding Ofsted rating, exceptional SEND facilities, and a strong reputation for delivering high-quality education and support for children with additional needs.
The school provides a warm, nurturing, and inclusive environment where every pupil is encouraged to achieve their full potential. With small class sizes, specialist resources, and a highly experienced multidisciplinary team, staff work collaboratively to deliver engaging, structured learning that promotes independence, communication, confidence, and lifelong learning.
The school is currently arranging trial days and is keen to appoint the right candidates ahead of the September 2026 start.
The Role
As a SEND Teaching Assistant, you will support pupils with a range of additional needs, including:
Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
Complex learning difficulties
Communication needs
Sensory processing differences
This is a rewarding, hands-on role where you will play a key part in helping children access learning, develop essential life skills, and achieve their individual education goals. You'll work closely with teachers, therapists, and other professionals to provide consistent, personalised support that enables every pupil to thrive.
Key Responsibilities
Provide 1:1 and small-group support for pupils with autism and complex SEND needs.
Support pupils in small classes of up to 10 children.
Create a positive, engaging, and structured learning environment.
Support pupils in accessing the curriculum and achieving individual learning targets.
Use communication strategies such as PECS and Makaton to promote engagement and learning.
Assist with the implementation of Individual Education Plans (IEPs).
Provide personal care where required.
Encourage pupils' communication, social, emotional, and independence skills.
Support positive behaviour using consistent strategies and routines.
Work collaboratively with teachers, therapists, and senior leaders.
Monitor, record, and report on pupil progress, engagement, and achievements.
Contribute to the school's inclusive, supportive, and child-centred culture.
About You
The ideal candidate will have:
Previous experience supporting children with autism and a range of SEND needs.
A good understanding of complex learning needs and positive behaviour support.
Experience using PECS and knowledge of Makaton.
Confidence in providing personal care when required.
A proactive, patient, adaptable, and hands-on approach.
Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
A genuine passion for supporting children with additional needs.
The ability to learn quickly and respond positively to training and feedback.
An Enhanced DBS on the Update Service, or willingness to obtain one.
Full-time availability from September 2026.
Availability to attend trial days immediately or at a mutually convenient time before the September start.
Why Join This School?
Join an Outstanding SEND Primary School with an Outstanding Ofsted rating.
Access excellent specialist facilities and high-quality SEND resources.
Work alongside an experienced, supportive, and collaborative leadership team.
Benefit from small class sizes and excellent staff-to-pupil ratios.
Be part of a welcoming, inclusive, and nurturing school community.
Receive ongoing training, professional development, and career progression opportunities.
Secure a full-time, long-term role for the entire academic year.
Enjoy a convenient Greenford location with excellent transport links.
Attend a trial day in September 2026 start and secure your position early.<br/><br />If you are interested, then please click on the apply button and contact Meryl McArthur on 020 7580 2956 | Ext: 1064.<br /><br />If you are not interested in this role but know someone else who might be, <strong>don't forget that we offer £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. 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 />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.</em><br /><br /><em>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> Meryl McArthur </strong><br /><br /><strong><span style="color:#e0004d;">Telephone: </span> 020 7580 2956 | Ext: 1064</strong></strong>
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