SEND Teaching Assistant – Manual Handling & Gastrostomy Support Location: Hackney, East London Salary: £89 per day upwards Start date: ASAP Job type: Full-time, long-term Description: Axcis are working with a small, specialist SEND school in Hackney that supports children with complex physical and medical needs, including students who require gastrostomy (g-tube) support and manual handling. The school provides a calm, nurturing environment with very small class sizes and high staff-to-pupil ratios, allowing pupils to be supported safely and consistently throughout the day. The role involves supporting pupils both in the classroom and with daily care routines to ensure they can fully access learning. This position is suited to someone with manual handling experience and confidence supporting pupils with medical and physical needs. Experience with gastro feeding is essential, either through school, care, hospital or specialist support settings. Key responsibilities: • Supporting pupils with complex send and physical needs • Assisting with manual handling and mobility support • Supporting gastrostomy feeding in line with care plans • Working closely with teachers, therapists and medical staff • Ensuring pupils are safe, comfortable and engaged Ideal candidate: • Experience supporting children or young people with complex needs • Confident with manual handling and gastro support • Patient, compassionate and reliable • Comfortable working in a highly supportive, hands-on role • Available full-time Why this school: • Specialist setting with strong medical and therapeutic support • Small classes and excellent staff ratios • Well-structured routines and experienced leadership Why Axcis: • SEND specialists with expertise in complex needs placements • Access to relevant training and refreshers where required • Long-term roles with consistent support and clear communication <br/><br />If you are interested, then please click on the apply button and contact Paul Gaul on 020 7580 2956 | Ext: 1023.<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> Paul Gaul&nbsp;</strong><br /><br /><strong><span style="color:#e0004d;">Telephone: </span> 020 7580 2956 | Ext: 1023</strong></strong>