1:1 Support Assistant – Primary Pupil with Autism (N17) Location: Tottenham, N17 Contract: Full-time, Term Time Only Start Date: September An inclusive and welcoming primary school in the heart of Tottenham (N17) is seeking a compassionate and skilled 1:1 Support Assistant to work closely with a pupil with Autism. This young learner is non-verbal and occasionally displays behaviours that challenge. We are looking for someone with patience, resilience, and a genuine passion for supporting children with additional needs. Someone local to the area is preferred, as consistency and community connection are key to this role. The Role Provide dedicated, 1:1 support throughout the school day Understand and respond to the pupil’s sensory needs, incorporating regular sensory breaks and calming strategies Use alternative communication methods (such as PECS, Makaton, or similar) to support interaction and engagement Help the pupil participate in class activities and navigate transitions smoothly Work closely with teachers, the SENCO and external professionals to follow and adapt individual support plans Ideal Candidate Previous experience supporting children with Autism and/or non-verbal communication Strong understanding of behaviour support and sensory regulation Calm, consistent, and nurturing in your approach Able to build trust and positive relationships over time Comfortable working as part of a wider support team Lives locally or has strong knowledge of the local community (preferred) In Return, We Offer A friendly, supportive and diverse school community Opportunities for training and continued professional development A chance to make a meaningful impact in a child’s life A school that values inclusive education and team collaboration If you’re a caring professional looking to make a real difference — and you believe every child deserves to thrive — we’d love to hear from you.<br/><br />If you are interested, then please click on the apply button and contact Jessica Flowerdew on 0207 580 2956 | Ext: 1061.<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> Jessica Flowerdew&nbsp;</strong><br /><br /><strong><span style="color:#e0004d;">Telephone: </span> 0207 580 2956 | Ext: 1061</strong></strong>