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DETAILS:
Job Title: Teaching Assistant
Location: Prestigious Private School, Notting Hill, West London
Start Date: September 2026
Contract: Full-Time | Term-Time Only
Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30am – 3:30pm
Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience
About the School
Axcis Education is proud to be working with a prestigious private school in Notting Hill, West London, to recruit a compassionate and proactive 1:1 SEN Teaching Assistant for a full-time, term-time position starting as soon as possible.
The school is renowned for its high academic standards, supportive pastoral care, and commitment to providing every pupil with the individual support they need to thrive. Staff work collaboratively to create a nurturing and inclusive environment where pupils are encouraged to develop academically, socially, and emotionally.
This is an excellent opportunity to join a welcoming school community and make a lasting impact on a pupil's educational journey.
The Role
You will provide dedicated 1:1 support for a bright and engaging Year 5 pupil with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD).
Your role will focus on helping the pupil stay organised, manage daily routines and transitions, develop positive friendships, and build confidence both inside and outside the classroom. Using a calm, patient, and encouraging approach, you will provide consistent guidance to help the pupil meet classroom expectations while promoting independence and emotional wellbeing.
This is a highly rewarding opportunity to make a meaningful difference to a child's daily school experience within a supportive and well-resourced setting.
Key Responsibilities
Provide dedicated 1:1 support for a Year 5 pupil with ADHD and ASD.
Help the pupil organise their timetable, belongings, and schoolwork.
Support focus, attention, and smooth transitions throughout the school day.
Encourage positive behaviour through gentle guidance and consistent routines.
Promote positive friendships, communication, and social interaction.
Support emotional regulation and the development of independence.
Work closely with the class teacher, SENCO, and parents to ensure a consistent approach.
Help create a positive, supportive, and inclusive learning environment.
About You
The ideal candidate will have:
Experience supporting primary-aged pupils with ADHD and/or ASD.
A patient, calm, and nurturing approach.
Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
Experience supporting organisation, attention, and social development.
Confidence working independently while collaborating with school staff.
A genuine passion for supporting children with additional needs.
An Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (essential).
Previous experience in a primary school or SEND support role (highly desirable).
Why Join This School?
Join a prestigious and well-resourced private school in West London.
Make a genuine difference to a pupil's confidence, wellbeing, and educational experience.
Work within a collaborative, welcoming, and highly supportive staff team.
Gain valuable SEND experience in a high-quality educational setting.
Enjoy a full-time, term-time-only position with excellent professional support and development opportunities.
Convenient Notting Hill location with excellent transport links.
If you're a caring, dedicated, and enthusiastic SEN Teaching Assistant looking for a rewarding 1:1 role, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today to join this outstanding school community and help a pupil reach their full potential.<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't forget that we offer £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> Meryl McArthur </strong><br /><br /><strong><span style="color:#e0004d;">Telephone: </span> 020 7580 2956 | Ext: 1064</strong></strong>
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