Location: Prestigious Private School, Notting Hill, West London Start Date: ASAP and also After October 2026 Contract: Full-Time | Term-Time Only Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30am – 3:30pm Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience About the School Axcis Education is proud to be working with a prestigious private school in Notting Hill, West London, to recruit a compassionate and proactive 1:1 SEN Teaching Assistant for a full-time, term-time position starting after October 2026. The school is renowned for its high academic standards, supportive pastoral care, and commitment to providing every pupil with the individual support they need to thrive. Staff work collaboratively to create a nurturing and inclusive environment where pupils are encouraged to develop academically, socially, and emotionally. This is an excellent opportunity to join a welcoming school community and make a lasting impact on a pupil's educational journey. The Role You will provide dedicated 1:1 support for a bright and engaging Year 4 pupil with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), who can present with some challenging behaviour. Your role will focus on helping the pupil stay engaged with learning, manage daily routines and transitions, develop positive relationships, and build confidence both inside and outside the classroom. Using a calm, patient, and consistent approach, you will provide clear guidance and support to help the pupil manage their behaviour, meet classroom expectations, and develop greater independence and emotional wellbeing. This is a highly rewarding opportunity to make a meaningful difference to a child's daily school experience within a supportive and well-resourced setting. Key Responsibilities Provide dedicated 1:1 support for a Year 4 pupil with ADHD and ASD. Support the pupil to access learning and remain focused and engaged in classroom activities. Help the pupil manage their timetable, belongings, schoolwork, and daily routines. Support smooth transitions throughout the school day. Encourage positive behaviour through calm, consistent guidance and clear boundaries. Support the pupil with emotional regulation and managing challenging behaviour appropriately. Identify potential triggers and use proactive strategies to help prevent escalation. Promote positive friendships, communication, and social interaction. Support the development of independence and confidence. Work closely with the class teacher, SENCO, and wider school team to ensure a consistent approach. Help create a positive, supportive, and inclusive learning environment. About You The ideal candidate will have: Experience supporting primary-aged pupils with ADHD and/or ASD. Experience supporting children who display challenging behaviour or emotional dysregulation. A patient, calm, consistent, and nurturing approach. Confidence in managing challenging situations while remaining composed and professional. Strong communication and relationship-building skills. Experience supporting organisation, attention, emotional regulation, and social development. Confidence working independently while collaborating closely with school staff. A genuine passion for supporting children with additional needs. An Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (essential). Previous experience in a primary school or SEND support role (highly desirable). Why Join This School? Join a prestigious and well-resourced private school in West London. Make a genuine difference to a pupil's confidence, wellbeing, behaviour, and educational experience. Work within a collaborative, welcoming, and highly supportive staff team. Gain valuable SEND experience supporting a pupil with ASD, ADHD, and challenging behaviour. Enjoy a full-time, term-time-only position with excellent professional support and development opportunities. Convenient Notting Hill location with excellent transport links. If you're a caring, dedicated, and resilient SEN Teaching Assistant looking for a rewarding 1:1 role, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today to join this outstanding school community and help a pupil reach their full potential.<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>