SEND Teaching Assistant – Secondary School Location: SE6 Hours: Full time, Monday – Friday, 8.30am – 3.30pm Axcis are delighted to be working with a dedicated and welcoming SEND secondary school in the SE6 area, which caters for students with PMLD and ASD. The school has a fantastic reputation for its nurturing approach and commitment to helping every student achieve their personal best. We are seeking an experienced and compassionate SEND Teaching Assistant to join their team on a full-time basis. The successful candidate will be supporting students with a range of additional needs, including ASD, challenging behaviour, and PMLD. You will also be required to assist with personal care tasks, such as feeding and toileting, so a patient and understanding attitude is essential. Your Role Will Include: Providing one-to-one and small-group support for students with varying learning and physical needs Assisting with personal care and supporting students’ physical wellbeing throughout the day Helping to implement individual learning plans under the guidance of the class teacher and SENCO Encouraging communication, independence, and engagement through creative and supportive strategies Promoting a positive and inclusive learning environment where every student feels valued and respected The Ideal Candidate Will Be: Calm, patient, and understanding, with a genuine passion for working with young people who have additional needs Resilient and confident in managing challenging or confrontational situations professionally and empathetically Resourceful and proactive, able to adapt to the needs of individual students A team player who communicates well and works collaboratively with teachers, therapists, and support staff Comfortable working both individually and with small groups to promote engagement and learning Trial days are taking place ASAP, so if you are a dedicated and caring SEND Teaching Assistant ready for a new challenge, we’d love to hear from you! Apply today to join Axcis and help support this wonderful school community. INDLON<br/><br />If you are interested, then please click on the apply button and contact Molly Farrelly on 0207 580 2956 | Ext: 1049.<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> Molly Farrelly&nbsp;</strong><br /><br /><strong><span style="color:#e0004d;">Telephone: </span> 0207 580 2956 | Ext: 1049</strong></strong>