Location: Hillingdon (between Northolt and Southall) Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:15am – 4:15pm Start Date: September 2026 (Trial days ASAP) Contract: Full-Time, Long-Term (Potential for a permanent position) About the Role Axcis Education is delighted to be working with an Ofsted Outstanding special primary school in Hillingdon, renowned for its nurturing ethos, exceptional leadership and high-quality support for pupils with additional needs. The school caters for approximately 100 pupils, all of whom have Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs), with primary needs including Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH), Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and ADHD. The school is looking to appoint a dedicated and compassionate SEND Teaching Assistant to join their team on a full-time, long-term basis from September 2026. Trial days are available before the summer holidays, providing an excellent opportunity to meet the team and experience the school environment before starting in September. Key Responsibilities Provide 1:1 and small group support for pupils with SEMH, ASD and ADHD. Help create a calm, safe and engaging learning environment. Implement positive behaviour management and effective de-escalation strategies. Work collaboratively with teachers, therapists and support staff. Build positive relationships with pupils to support their emotional wellbeing, independence and academic progress. The Ideal Candidate Experience supporting children with SEMH, ASD and/or ADHD. Confident managing behaviours that challenge using positive behaviour support strategies. Team Teach (or similar behaviour management training) is highly desirable. Holds an Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or is willing to obtain one). Reliable, proactive and committed to making a positive impact on young people's lives. What the School Offers Ofsted Outstanding learning environment with an experienced and supportive leadership team. Trial days available before the summer holidays ahead of a full-time, long-term position starting in September 2026. Opportunity to secure a permanent role. Excellent specialist resources and facilities tailored to pupils' individual needs. A welcoming, collaborative staff team with ongoing support and professional development. A rewarding opportunity to make a genuine difference to the lives of children with SEND.<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. 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&nbsp;</strong><br /><br /><strong><span style="color:#e0004d;">Telephone: </span> 020 7580 2956 | Ext: 1064</strong></strong>