Autism SEND Teaching Assistant – Calm, Proactive Support

Axcis Education Recruitment; Maidenhead; On-site; GBP 14,783 - 19,397; Full time

Job summary

Axcis Education Recruitment is recruiting a dedicated SEND Teaching Assistant for a specialist school in Maidenhead. The role runs Monday to Friday, 8:30 am to 3:30 pm, starting 7 September, supporting non-verbal pupils with Autism Spectrum Disorder in a structured environment.

You will work with teachers and a multidisciplinary team to engage pupils, manage behaviours, and support independence while ensuring pupil dignity and wellbeing. DBS will be processed if needed.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children or young people with SEND, especially ASD.
• Calibrated, resilient, proactive approach to supporting complex needs.
• Applied Behaviour Analyst qualification or ABA experience is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with teachers and the multidisciplinary team to provide high‑quality support.
• Aid pupils to engage in learning activities and develop independence.
• Manage challenging behaviours using positive strategies to de‑escalate situations calmly and effectively.
• Administer personal care while maintaining each pupil’s dignity and wellbeing.

Skills

SEND experience

ASD experience

ABA experience

Job description

Axcis Education Recruitment is recruiting a dedicated SEND Teaching Assistant for a specialist school in Maidenhead. The role runs Monday to Friday, 8:30 am to 3:30 pm, starting 7 September, supporting non-verbal pupils with Autism Spectrum Disorder in a structured environment.

You will work with teachers and a multidisciplinary team to engage pupils, manage behaviours, and support independence while ensuring pupil dignity and wellbeing. DBS will be processed if needed.