Start Date: September 2026 Pay: £16.72+ per hour (PAYE) Days: Monday – Friday (4 days may be possible too) Are you passionate about supporting young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND)? We are recruiting for a dedicated SEND Teaching Assistant to join a supportive and welcoming mainstream college in Redbridge, working within their specialist SEND department. This is a rewarding opportunity to make a meaningful difference, supporting students with additional needs in a structured, smaller-class environment. The Role You will be working within a SEND provision inside a mainstream college, supporting students with: • Low-level Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), with some students working at a much younger developmental age • Additional needs including ADHD, challenging behaviour and medical needs • Personal care requirements, which are an essential part of the role • Behavioural needs, with some students requiring dedicated 1:1 support and crisis intervention • Students who may require de-escalation and positive behaviour management strategies The department consists of 8 classes, offering a more focused and supportive learning environment. Key Responsibilities • Supporting teaching staff in delivering engaging and accessible lessons • Providing 1:1 and small-group support to students • Assisting with personal care and physical needs • Managing and supporting challenging behaviour positively and safely • Using appropriate de-escalation and crisis intervention techniques when supporting students with behavioural challenges • Encouraging independence and social development • Adapting learning to meet individual needs To be considered for this role, you must: • Hold GCSE Maths and English (Grade A–C or equivalent) • Be comfortable with personal care duties • Have a genuine interest in supporting SEND learners • Be confident managing challenging behaviour • Have previous experience and/or recognised training in crisis intervention, de-escalation or positive behaviour management • Be confident providing 1:1 support to students who may display behavioural challenges Preferred Experience • Previous experience within a school, college or specialist SEND setting • AND/OR experience within a care or support setting working with young adults with SEND • Experience supporting individuals with ASD, ADHD, SEMH and/or behaviours that challenge Important Information This is a highly rewarding but hands-on role. Some students require 1:1 behavioural support, so candidates must have appropriate crisis intervention, de-escalation or behaviour management experience/training. Please carefully consider all aspects of the position, including personal care and behavioural support, before applying. Candidates must be fully comfortable with all responsibilities to be put forward. INDLON<br/><br />If you are interested, then please click on the apply button and contact Molly Farrelly on 0207 580 2956 | Ext: 1049.<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> Molly Farrelly&nbsp;</strong><br /><br /><strong><span style="color:#e0004d;">Telephone: </span> 0207 580 2956 | Ext: 1049</strong></strong>