SEND Teaching Assistant - Team Teach / MAPPA Experience Required Sutton | Full-Time | Long-Term Opportunity | Immediate Start | Term Time Only A specialist school in Sutton is seeking an experienced and resilient SEND Teaching Assistant to provide dedicated support to a pupil on a 1:1 basis. This is a full-time, long-term opportunity for a confident professional who can build strong relationships, promote positive outcomes, and help students access education successfully. The school is particularly interested in candidates with Team Teach and/or MAPA (Management of Actual or Potential Aggression) training, who have experience supporting children and young people with SEND, Autism (ASD), SEMH, and challenging behaviours. This role requires someone who can remain calm in challenging situations, use positive behaviour support strategies, and provide consistent guidance throughout the school day. Key Responsibilities: • Providing dedicated 1:1 support throughout the school day • Building a positive, trusting, and professional relationship with the pupil • Supporting learning, engagement, and participation in lessons • Promoting emotional regulation and positive behaviour strategies • Encouraging independence, confidence, and social development • Using Team Teach or MAPA approaches to support safe and effective behaviour management when required The Ideal Candidate Will Have: • Experience supporting children or young people with SEND, SEMH, Autism, or behavioural needs • Team Teach and/or MAPA training (preferred) • A calm, patient, and resilient approach • Strong communication and relationship-building skills • Confidence supporting pupils on a 1:1 basis • The ability to remain professional and adaptable in challenging situations Why Join Axcis Education? • Weekly PAYE pay • Full-time, long-term opportunity • Free SEND training and CPD opportunities • Ongoing support from a dedicated education consultant • Opportunity to make a meaningful impact within a specialist educational setting Apply Today If you're an experienced SEND Teaching Assistant with Team Teach or MAPA training looking for a rewarding long-term role in Sutton, we'd love to hear from you. <br/><br />If you are interested, then please click on the apply button and contact Charlotte Carberry on 020 7580 2956 l Ext: 1046.<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> Charlotte Carberry&nbsp;</strong><br /><br /><strong><span style="color:#e0004d;">Telephone: </span> 020 7580 2956 l Ext: 1046</strong></strong>