Job Title: SEND Teaching Assistant – PRU / Alternative Provision Location: Sutton Hours: Monday to Friday | 8:30am – 4:00pm Contract: Full-Time | Long-Term or Temp-to-Perm Start Date: September 2025 Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of young people who need it most? We are recruiting a committed and resilient SEND Teaching Assistant to join an Ofsted-rated 'Outstanding' Pupil Referral Unit and Alternative Provision in Sutton, part of a respected multi-academy trust. This specialist setting supports students with a range of social, emotional, behavioural, and learning needs. The Role: • Provide 1:1 and small group support to students with SEMH, ASD, ADHD, and complex needs • Help deliver EHCP targets and implement tailored behaviour strategies • Create a safe, supportive learning environment in collaboration with teaching and therapeutic staff • Build positive relationships and promote engagement, self-confidence, and academic growth What We’re Looking For: • Experience in a PRU, AP, or specialist SEND setting (desirable) • Strong behaviour management and a calm, nurturing approach • Patience, resilience, and a genuine commitment to inclusive education • Enhanced DBS (Child & Adult Workforce) on the update service or willingness to apply What You’ll Gain: • A rewarding role in an outstanding provision with excellent staff support • Training and career progression within a collaborative trust • A meaningful opportunity to support some of the most vulnerable learners Apply now by sending your CV to emily@axcis.co.uk – early applications are encouraged, and interviews will be arranged promptly.<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>