Autism Support Teaching Assistant

Axcis Education Recruitment; Greater London; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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Job summary

Experienced SEND Teaching Assistant is sought to provide dedicated 1:1 support to a pupil with Autism in a primary school in NW5. This role suits a confident SEND professional who understands autism and has experience with challenging behaviour.

You will work closely with the pupil and teaching team to provide consistent, individualised support throughout the school day. The successful candidate will establish trust, recognise triggers and respond to behaviour in a calm, structured and

Qualifications

• Previous experience supporting pupils with ASD.
• Proven experience handling challenging behaviour.
• Experience providing 1:1 support in school or specialist setting.
• Understanding of behaviour-support strategies.
• Ability to stay calm and consistent in difficult situations.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Commitment to supporting children with additional needs.

Responsibilities

• Provide dedicated 1:1 support to a pupil with ASD.
• Collaborate with teaching team to deliver consistent, individualised support.
• Establish trust, recognise triggers and respond calmly and structurally.
• Support pupil's engagement and access to education.

Skills

ASD experience

Behaviour management

1:1 support

Communication skills

Teamwork

Calm under pressure

Job description

Experienced SEND Teaching Assistant – 1:1 ASD Support – NW5 Full-Time | Primary School | NW5 Experienced SEND TA required for 1:1 support We are recruiting an experienced SEND Teaching Assistant to provide dedicated 1:1 support to a pupil with Autism in a primary school in NW5. This role would suit a confident and experienced SEND professional who understands autism and has previously supported children who present with challenging behaviour. You will work closely with the pupil and teaching team to provide consistent, individualised support throughout the school day. The successful candidate will be able to establish trust, recognise triggers and respond to behaviour in a calm, structured and supportive manner. Essential experience: Previous experience supporting pupils with ASD. Proven experience working with challenging behaviour. Experience providing 1:1 support within a school or specialist setting. Understanding of appropriate behaviour-support strategies. Ability to remain calm and consistent during difficult situations. Strong communication and teamwork skills. A genuine commitment to supporting children with additional needs. This is a role where your experience can have a significant impact on a pupil's confidence, engagement and access to education. Previous ASD and challenging behaviour experience is essential. INDLON

If you are interested, then please click on the apply button and contact Jessica Flowerdew on 0207 580 2956 | Ext: 1061.

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This is a temporary position, unless stated otherwise.

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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).

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Axcis Education is an employment agency offering temporary supply work for daily, short-term and long-term assignments in addition to permanent positions.

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.

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

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Contact: Jessica Flowerdew

Telephone: [phone] | Ext: 1061