SEND Teaching Assistant – Autism Support – Primary School – Rainham Up to £100 per day | Full-Time | Long-Term | September Start Axcis are working with an inclusive primary school in Rainham, Havering, who are seeking a patient and reliable SEND Teaching Assistant to support autistic pupils from September. The successful candidate will provide classroom, small-group and individual support, helping pupils access learning, manage transitions and develop their communication and independence. The school uses structured autism-support approaches, including visual resources and Attention Autism activities. The school is accessible from Rainham, Dagenham, Hornchurch, Elm Park, Upminster and surrounding areas. About the SEND Teaching Assistant Role Your responsibilities will include: • Supporting autistic pupils across the primary age range • Providing 1:1, small-group and classroom support • Using visual timetables, Now and Next boards and structured routines • Supporting communication, interaction and emotional regulation • Helping pupils manage transitions and changes in activity • Adapting learning resources around individual needs • Delivering sensory and attention-building activities • Encouraging independence and positive learning behaviours • Working closely with teachers, the SENCO and support staff • Recording progress and relevant observations • Maintaining strong safeguarding standards What We’re Looking For • Previous experience as a SEND Teaching Assistant, SEN TA or Learning Support Assistant • Experience supporting autistic children • Understanding of visual communication and structured routines • A calm, patient and consistent approach • Confidence supporting communication and sensory needs • Strong teamwork and communication skills • Good safeguarding awareness • Full-time availability from September • Commitment to a long-term role If you have experience supporting autistic children and can provide calm, structured support, apply today for this SEND Teaching Assistant role in Rainham. <br/><br />If you are interested, then please click on the apply button and contact Max Anastasiou on 020 7580 2956 | Ext: 1069.<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> Max Anastasiou&nbsp;</strong><br /><br /><strong><span style="color:#e0004d;">Telephone: </span> 020 7580 2956 | Ext: 1069</strong></strong>