SEND Teaching Assistant – Autism & Communication Needs – Primary – Barking & Dagenham From £89/day | Primary | Barking & Dagenham | Immediate Start | Full-Time | Long-Term Axcis are working with a Good Ofsted-rated mainstream primary school in Barking & Dagenham who are seeking a compassionate SEND Teaching Assistant to support children with autism and speech & language needs. The school has a nurturing ethos, strong leadership, and is easily accessible via the District Line. In this role, you will be: • Providing 1:1 and small-group support for pupils with autism and communication difficulties. • Using visual timetables, PECS and structured routines to promote engagement. • Assisting the class teacher with adapting lessons for individual learning needs. • Encouraging independence and positive interaction during lessons and play. What we’re looking for: • Experience with autism or communication-based SEND. • A caring, patient and proactive approach. • Familiarity with PECS, Makaton or similar communication tools is desirable. • A passion for inclusion and supporting children to achieve their best. This is a wonderful opportunity to join a supportive school community where every child is valued.<br/><br />If you are interested, then please click on the apply button and contact Max Anastasiou on 020 7580 2956 | Ext: 1069.<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> Max Anastasiou&nbsp;</strong><br /><br /><strong><span style="color:#e0004d;">Telephone: </span> 020 7580 2956 | Ext: 1069</strong></strong>