1:1 SEND Teaching Assistant – Primary (Year 3) - Lewisham

Axcis Education Recruitment; Greater London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational recruitment agency in Greater London is seeking a dedicated 1:1 SEND Teaching Assistant to support a primary school child in South East London. This full-time position involves providing tailored support to enhance learning and emotional development, working closely with educators. The ideal candidate should have primary SEND experience, be patient and nurturing, and committed to inclusive education. A full DBS check is required, and the role starts in January 2026.

Benefits

Shopping vouchers for referrals

Qualifications

• Must have previous experience supporting children with special educational needs.
• Required to confidently assist pupils working below age expectations.
• Demonstrates patience and a nurturing approach to education.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 support tailored to individual student needs.
• Support learning, communication, and emotional development.
• Work closely with the class teacher and SENCO.

Skills

Primary SEND experience

Support for pupils below age-related expectations

Patience

Nurturing attitude

Commitment to inclusive education

Job description

Overview

Axcis Education is working with a welcoming primary school in South East London to recruit a 1:1 SEND Teaching Assistant.

Location

Lewisham, South East London

Start Date

January 2026

Contract

Full-time, Monday to Friday

Hours

8:45am – 3:45pm

Role

• Providing 1:1 support tailored to the child’s individual needs
• Supporting learning, communication, and emotional development
• Working closely with the class teacher and SENCO
• Implementing personalised strategies to support progress and engagement

Ideal Candidate

• Has previous Primary SEND experience
• Is confident supporting pupils working below age-related expectations
• Is patient, nurturing, and committed to inclusive education
• Can work full-time, 5 days per week

Benefits and Referral

We offer £50 in shopping vouchers if you refer a friend to us and we place them in the job.

Legal and Safeguarding

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.

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).

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.

Salary / Pay Rate will be dependent on your skills and experience.

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.

Contact

Contact: Tessa Ejehu

Telephone: [phone] | Ext: 1044