SEND Teaching Assistant – Autism Resourced Provision (ARP) Location: Ealing, West London (Mainstream Primary School) Start Date: September 2025 Working Hours: Monday to Friday | 8:30 AM – 4:00 PM Contract Type: Long-Term | Potential for Permanent Placement About the Role Axcis Education is recruiting a passionate and experienced SEND Teaching Assistant to join the Autism Resourced Provision (ARP) within a supportive mainstream primary school in Ealing. This role focuses on supporting Upper Key Stage 2 pupils with Autism Spectrum Disorder and a range of additional SEND needs. You'll play a vital role in providing structured, nurturing, and inclusive support that empowers pupils to access learning, grow in confidence, and develop life skills. Key Responsibilities -Deliver 1:1 and small group support for pupils with Autism and complex needs -Support structured lessons using tools such as Colourful Semantics -Help implement and monitor Individual Education Plans (IEPs) -Manage challenging behaviour (e.g. spitting, kicking, swearing) using consistent and appropriate strategies -Provide personal care support where required -Promote a safe, engaging, and inclusive classroom environment -Work collaboratively with class teachers, ARP staff, and external professionals Requirements -Previous experience supporting children with Autism and SEND in a school setting - Confidence in managing challenging behaviour calmly and professionally - Knowledge of PECS, Makaton, or Colourful Semantics (desirable) - A patient, kind, and adaptable approach to learning support - Valid Enhanced DBS registered on the Update Service Why Join This School? - Be part of a dedicated and collaborative ARP team in a mainstream primary setting - Access to ongoing training and development - Build meaningful, long-term relationships with pupils and staff - Great location in Ealing with excellent public transport links <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>