College Support Assistant - Medical Experience

Axcis Education Recruitment; London Borough of Redbridge; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Axcis Education Recruitment partners with a college in Redbridge to find a Teaching Assistant, with opportunities for full-time or part-time work. The ideal candidate will have experience with students with special educational needs (SEN) and a commitment to fostering an inclusive environment, supporting student success in a collaborative team setting.

Benefits

£50 referral bonus

Qualifications

• Experience working with young people with SEN, particularly in secondary or post-16 settings.
• Willingness to learn about medical needs including administering insulin.

Responsibilities

• Support students aged 16-21 in classroom settings and on a 1:1 basis.
• Work with dedicated tutor and follow tailored lesson plans.
• Assist learners with a range of special educational needs (SEN).

Skills

Experience with SEN

Positive attitude

Creativity

Flexibility in teaching

Education

Epilepsy training (or willingness to train)

Job description

Axcis is proud to be working with a fantastic college in Redbridge that is seeking an experienced Teaching Assistant to join their team on a full-time or part-time basis. This college offers a warm, inclusive environment and is supported by an exceptionally welcoming and collaborative management team. Key Details: Start date: September 2025 Contract type: Long-term, with the possibility of becoming permanent Working hours: Full time Location: Redbridge Hourly rate: £13.70 About the Role: - Work with students aged 16 to 21, both in classroom group settings and on a 1:1 basis - Support learners with a range of special educational needs (SEN) - Collaborate closely with a dedicated tutor, receiving ongoing support and guidance - Follow tailored lesson plans to meet individual students’ needs What We’re Looking For: - Experience working with young people with SEN, particularly in a secondary aged or post-16 setting - A positive, can-do attitude and a resilient personality - A creative and flexible approach to teaching and learning - A commitment to supporting student success through challenge, personalisation, and innovation - Epilepsy trained, or willing to undertake epilepsy training - Familiarity with medical needs, including administering insulin, or willingness to be trained Interviews will be held over summer. Please do get in contact if you are interested. INDLON

If you are interested, then please click on the apply button and contact Molly Farrelly on 0207 580 2956 | Ext: 1049.

If you are not interested in this role but know someone else who might be, don't forget that we offer £50 in shopping vouchers if you refer a friend to us and we place them in the job. For more details, contact your local Axcis office.

This is a temporary position, unless stated otherwise.

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).

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: Molly Farrelly

Telephone: [phone] | Ext: 1049