Location: Brent, London – Short walk from Kensal Rise Station Setting: SEND Primary & Secondary School Start Date: October 2026 – ASAP Contract: Monday to Friday, 8:30am – 4:00pm Position: Flexible Day-to-Day Cover with Potential to Become Full-Time & Permanent About the Role Axcis Education is working in partnership with a highly regarded and inclusive SEND Primary & Secondary School in Brent, located just a short walk from Kensal Rise and Brondesbury Park stations. We are seeking a dedicated SEND Teaching Assistant who is available to start in October 2026 ASAP. This is an excellent opportunity to join the school initially on a flexible day-to-day cover basis, allowing you to trial the school environment while gaining valuable experience. For the right candidate, there is strong potential for the role to develop into a full-time, long-term and permanent position. The school is well known for its warm and collaborative culture, excellent leadership, and purpose-built SEN facilities, supporting pupils with a wide range of complex needs. The school also has a linked primary provision nearby, creating a strong and supportive SEND education community across both settings. The Role As a SEND Teaching Assistant, you will: Provide 1:1 and small-group support to pupils with Autism and complex SEND, in line with their EHCPs. Support learning interventions alongside teachers and the wider SEN team. Use alternative communication methods such as Makaton, PECS, or similar communication systems. Provide personal care support where required, always maintaining a respectful and professional approach. Support pupils with their social, emotional, communication and life skills development. Help create a nurturing, inclusive and positive learning environment. Work flexibly across the SEND secondary setting and nearby primary provision where required. The Ideal Candidate The successful candidate will: Have experience supporting children or young people with Autism and/or complex SEND. Be confident using alternative communication methods such as PECS or Makaton. Be comfortable supporting personal care needs where required. Be adaptable and confident working across SEND primary and secondary settings. Be a strong team player with excellent communication skills. Hold an Enhanced DBS registered on the Update Service, or be willing to apply for one. Be open to flexible day-to-day work with the potential to transition into a long-term permanent role. Be available to start in October 2026 ASAP. Why Join This School? Immediate October 2026 start for candidates available ASAP. Fantastic Brent location, just minutes from Kensal Rise Station with excellent transport links. Supportive SEND secondary school with a nearby primary provision. Warm, welcoming and highly collaborative school community. Modern, purpose-built SEN facilities supporting a wide range of complex needs. Excellent opportunity to trial the school through day-to-day cover before committing long-term. Strong potential to secure a full-time, permanent position. A genuinely rewarding role where you can make a meaningful difference to pupils every day.<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>