Unqualified Primary Teaching Assistant- 1:1 Autism Support Axcis are currently working with a mainstream primary school in the Wandsworth area that require a full-time teaching assistant to provide 1:1 support for an Autistic year 5 pupil. The child enjoys English and Maths but often struggles with maintaining focus and will benefit from a TA who has experience in supporting students in a similar capacity. The primary teaching assistant will engage the child, providing them with creative learning tools when they become distracted from the lesson. This role is long-term. The mainstream primary school is based in Wandsworth, in very accessible location within the borough of Wandsworth. The school caters for primary aged children with classes of up to 25 children, a few of whom will have children with aspects of special needs. The school is a strong advocate for providing the necessary support to pupils that require it. Therefore, they have facilitated the building with a sensory and therapy room to ensure each child has the tools to develop within a mainstream environment. The ideal candidate for this Primary Teaching Assistant role will: - Have experience working in either a school, care, or childcare setting - Understanding of autism and knowledge of helpful behavioural strategies to support children with their development - Show creativity and patience in their approach to the role - Hold an enhanced DBS on the update service (if you do not have this Axcis can assist you in attaining one- fee of £45) If you are interested in the above vacancy, please apply or email a copy of your most recent CV to naomi@axcis.co.uk.<br/><br />If you are interested, then please contact Naomi Bateson on 020 7580 2956 | Ext: 1028 and click on the apply button below.<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;150 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> Naomi Bateson&nbsp;</strong><br /><br /><strong><span style="color:#e0004d;">Telephone: </span> 020 7580 2956 | Ext: 1028</strong></strong>