ASD Teaching assistant Full-Time SEN Teaching Assistant - SEND Primary School Location: Greenford Position: Full-Time SEN Teaching Assistant Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:45 AM - 3:45 PM Start Date: March 2025 Commitment: Full academic year Axcis is seeking a compassionate and experienced SEN Teaching Assistant to join the team at a well-resourced SEND Primary School in Greenford. The school caters to 148 pupils with a range of special educational needs, including general developmental delay, visual and hearing impairments, and autism spectrum disorder . The successful candidate will have a hands-on role in supporting these children in a nurturing and inclusive environment. The ideal candidate should have experience using PECS for communication and be adept at managing challenging behaviours. You will be proactive, ensuring pupils are safe, engaged and learning, regardless of their verbal ability. Key Responsibilities: -Support small classes (around 8 pupils), working closely with one teacher and three teaching assistants. -Assist children with GDD and sensory needs, including those requiring hoisting and other moving/handling support. -Manage and de-escalate situations involving both verbal and non-verbal pupils. -Use communication methods such as PECS and Makaton to engage and support pupils. -Provide personal care, including toileting and hygiene support as needed. What the School Offers: -Sensory rooms for pupils needing a calming space. -Excellent facilities, including a swimming pool and trained staff in rebound therapy. -Opportunities for ongoing professional development. -A supportive and collaborative working environment. Requirements: -Previous experience in an SEN setting is essential. -Enhanced DBS on the update service. -Commitment to supporting pupils full-time for the entire academic year. -Willingness to assist with personal care when required. The SEND Primary school is looking for a n experienced, proactive, enthusiastic individual with a passion for engaging with children. They offer an excellent working environment and state-of-the-art facilities to ensure every child receives the best possible support. INDLON<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>