Job Title: SEND Primary Teaching Assistant Location: Sutton, London Hours: 8:00am-4:30pm, Full time Pay: Paid to scale Start Date: Monday 1st September Job Description: We are currently seeking a dedicated and passionate Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) Primary Teaching Assistant to join our inclusive and supportive team at a thriving primary school based in Surrey. The ideal candidate will be someone with a strong desire to make a positive impact on the lives of children with various learning needs and disabilities, enabling them to access the curriculum and achieve their full potential. Key Responsibilities: • Provide tailored support to children with a range of special educational needs, including those with ASD, ADHD, learning difficulties, and physical disabilities. • Work closely with the classroom teacher to implement individual education plans (IEPs) and adapt learning materials to suit the needs of each child. • Assist with the planning and preparation of activities, ensuring they are suitable for children with SEND. • Encourage and assist children with their educational and social development, including supporting them with literacy, numeracy, and other key skills. • Monitor and record the progress of children with SEND, providing feedback to the classroom teacher and SENCO (Special Educational Needs Coordinator). • Effectively manage classroom behaviour, using appropriate strategies to support positive behaviour and engagement. • Assist with personal care needs of the students as required, while fostering their independence. • Collaborate with other professionals such as speech and language therapists, occupational therapists, and educational psychologists as needed. • Participate in training and professional development opportunities related to SEND. • Engage with parents and guardians, keeping them informed of their child's progress and contributing to review meetings. Qualifications and Skills: • Previous experience working with primary-aged children with SEND, or a strong desire to work in this field. • Relevant teaching assistant qualification, or willingness to undergo training. • Understanding of the SEND Code of Practice and experience implementing effective strategies to support children with SEND. • Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work collaboratively within a team. • Patience, compassion, and resilience, with an enthusiastic approach to learning and development. • Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise discretion. • An up-to-date Enhanced DBS check, or willingness to obtain one. <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>