SEND Teaching Assistant – 1:1 Support Location: Greenford, Ealing Hours: Monday–Friday, 8:30am–3:30pm (Wednesday until 4:00pm) Contract: Full-time, long-term Start Date: 30th November Role: 1:1 SEND Support Personal Care: Not required A welcoming mainstream primary school in Greenford, Ealing, is seeking an experienced and dedicated SEND Teaching Assistant to join its supportive SEN team, starting on 30th November. Initially, you will provide 1:1 support to a Year 1 pupil on a part-time basis as they gradually transition into school life. As the pupil becomes more settled and confident in accessing the school environment, the role will develop to include supporting the school's SEND classes and wider SEN provision. The Role The pupil is pre-verbal, has sensory needs and can display challenging behaviours, including behaviours that may present a risk of harm to themselves. They respond well to clear direction, structure and consistent support. Your responsibilities will include: Providing dedicated 1:1 support as the pupil gradually integrates into school. Supporting communication, engagement and emotional regulation. Using sensory and multi-sensory activities to encourage learning and development. Managing challenging behaviour calmly, confidently and consistently. Helping the pupil become familiar with school routines and expectations. Encouraging independence, confidence and positive development. Working closely with the class teacher and SEN team. As the pupil becomes more settled, supporting SEND classes and other pupils with additional needs. The Ideal Candidate We are looking for someone with experience supporting children with: SEND and/or Autism. Challenging behaviour. Pre-verbal or non-verbal communication needs. Sensory processing needs. Emotional regulation difficulties. Experience using PECS, Makaton and sensory-based approaches would be highly beneficial. You must be patient, calm, resilient and confident in managing challenging behaviour while building positive, trusting relationships with pupils. No personal care is required. Why Apply? Start date: 30th November. Full-time, long-term opportunity. Initially focused on dedicated 1:1 support. Opportunity to gain experience across the school's wider SEND provision. Work alongside an experienced and supportive SEN team. Make a genuine difference to a child's transition into education. INDLON<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>