Location: Tilehurst, Reading Hours: Monday to Friday Start Date: Immediate Pay: £89 per day (PAYE) We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate SEND Teaching Assistant to support pupils in a secondary SEND class within a specialist setting. The role involves working with young people with profound autism and sensory impairments. Pupils are pre-verbal and require consistent support using PECS and alternative communication strategies. The position also includes personal care responsibilities, so a calm, respectful, and patient approach is essential. Key Responsibilities: Provide 1:1 and small-group support within the classroom Support pupils with communication using PECS and visual systems Assist with sensory regulation and personalised learning activities Support with personal care needs in a dignified and professional manner Work closely with the class teacher and wider SEND team The Ideal Candidate Will: Have experience supporting children or young people with autism and complex needs Be confident supporting pre-verbal pupils and using PECS Be patient, resilient, and empathetic Be comfortable with personal care duties Be reliable and committed to working full-time, Monday to Friday This is a rewarding opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of young people with complex needs, within a supportive and experienced team.<br/><br />If you are interested, then please click on the apply button and contact Sam Higham on 0207 580 2956 | Ext: 1038.<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> Sam Higham&nbsp;</strong><br /><br /><strong><span style="color:#e0004d;">Telephone: </span> 0207 580 2956 | Ext: 1038</strong></strong>