Location: Reading Start: October 2025 Salary: From £89 per day Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30am – 3:30pm Do you believe every child deserves the chance to thrive, learn and feel valued? We’re looking for committed and compassionate individuals to join our specialist school for children and young people with autism. This is a rewarding, hands-on role where you’ll be part of a dedicated team supporting pupils of all ages to achieve their full potential—academically, socially and emotionally. About the Role As a SEND Teaching Assistant, you’ll be: • Encouraging communication, interaction and independence in pupils with autism. • Supporting teachers to deliver engaging and accessible learning experiences. • Helping to create a safe, structured and nurturing environment. • Providing personal care where required, always with dignity and respect. • Collaborating closely with therapists, teachers and other specialists. About You We’d love to hear from you if you are: • Patient, resilient and adaptable to different situations. • Able to bring positivity, empathy and creativity to each day. • Comfortable working as part of a collaborative, supportive team. • Passionate about making a genuine difference in the lives of children with additional needs. What We Offer • A warm, welcoming school community that values every team member. • Opportunities for professional development and specialist training. • The satisfaction of knowing your work changes lives for the better. If you’re ready for a role that’s challenging, inspiring and incredibly rewarding, apply now and become part of our journey to empower children with autism. INDREA<br/><br />If you are interested, then please click on the apply button and contact Sam Higham on 0207 580 2956 | Ext: 1038.<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. 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> Sam Higham&nbsp;</strong><br /><br /><strong><span style="color:#e0004d;">Telephone: </span> 0207 580 2956 | Ext: 1038</strong></strong>