Job Title: SEND Teaching Assistant – Construction Pathway Location: Sutton, South London Hours: Monday to Friday | 8:30am – 4:00pm Contract: Full-Time | Long-Term Start Date: September 2025 Are you passionate about supporting young people with additional needs in a vocational setting? A high-performing multi-academy trust in Sutton, with an Ofsted ‘Outstanding’ reputation, is seeking a dedicated SEND Teaching Assistant to support students studying Construction within their PRU/Alternative Provision and specialist settings. This role is ideal for a confident, proactive individual who can build positive relationships with learners who thrive in hands-on environments. You will support the instructor and help students with SEMH, autism, ADHD, and other needs to stay engaged and develop practical skills. Responsibilities: • Support students 1:1 and in small groups during practical construction sessions • Encourage engagement, emotional regulation, and positive behaviour • Assist with classroom management, lesson prep, and EHCP implementation • Collaborate with staff to maintain a safe, inclusive, and purposeful learning environment Requirements: • Experience working with SEND or in an alternative provision setting • Understanding of vocational or construction-based learning • Strong behaviour management and a calm, consistent approach • Enhanced DBS (Child & Adult Workforce) on the Update Service (or willing to obtain) What’s on Offer: • A rewarding, long-term role within an expert, caring team • Full-time hours and strong support from senior staff • Opportunity to develop your experience in a vocational SEND setting • Access to training and CPD within a respected trust Apply now to make a genuine difference in the lives of young people. Interviews are being arranged for early applicants. <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>