Location: West Drayton, Greater London Start Date: September 2025 Contract Type: Full-Time, Long-Term Working Hours: Monday to Friday | 8:30 AM – 3:30 PM About the Role Axcis Education is proud to be working in partnership with a warm, inclusive primary school in West Drayton. The school is dedicated to creating a safe and nurturing environment where every child is celebrated and supported to reach their full potential. We are currently seeking a compassionate, experienced, and enthusiastic SEND Teaching Assistant to join a Specialist Communication Class. You’ll work closely with the class teacher and two other teaching assistants to support a small group of pupils with Autism, ADHD, and complex learning profiles. Your role will focus on delivering communication-rich, structured support to help pupils regulate, engage, and thrive. Key Responsibilities -Provide 1:1 and small group support for pupils with SEND -Assist pupils with focus, emotional regulation, and personal safety -Support both academic and social development within a communication-friendly environment -Offer personal care support when required (e.g., toileting) Promote positive behaviour and emotional well-being -Be a consistent, compassionate, and trusted adult presence for pupils What We’re Looking For -Experience supporting children with Autism, Down Syndrome, or complex learning needs -Confident in managing challenging behaviour with calm, positive strategies -Comfortable providing personal care support -A valid Enhanced DBS registered on the Update Service (or willingness to obtain one) -A proactive, patient, and empathetic approach to supporting diverse learners Why Join This School? -Be part of a close-knit, supportive team that values inclusion and collaboration -Work in a school culture grounded in kindness, respect, and teamwork -Make a meaningful impact in the lives of pupils every single day -Collaborate with families to support each child’s unique learning journey -Conveniently located in West Drayton, with excellent transport links Interested? If you're looking for a full-time, long-term role starting in September 2025, and you have the relevant experience, we’d love to hear from you! The school would want someone who can commit to the full academic year.<br/><br />If you are interested, then please click on the apply button and contact Meryl McArthur on 020 7580 2956 | Ext: 1064.<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> Meryl McArthur&nbsp;</strong><br /><br /><strong><span style="color:#e0004d;">Telephone: </span> 020 7580 2956 | Ext: 1064</strong></strong>