Early Years SEND Teaching Assistant

Axcis Education Recruitment; Greater London; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An educational recruitment agency in Rainham is seeking a dedicated Early Years SEND Teaching Assistant to support children with autism and speech delays. The ideal candidate will have experience in early years and a nurturing personality passionate about childhood development. This full-time, long-term position involves working in a warm and creative primary school environment. Training will be provided for using PECS/Makaton and other support tools. Interested candidates should apply promptly.

Benefits

Free staff parking

DBS processing support

Qualifications

• Experience supporting children with autism and speech delays.
• Nurturing and patient personality suited for young children.
• Creative and enthusiastic about early childhood development.

Responsibilities

• Support a child with autism and speech delay.
• Help children with routines and emotional regulation.
• Set up activities to encourage communication and interaction.
• Collaborate with the SENCO and speech therapists for tracking progress.

Skills

Experience in Early Years

SEND understanding

Speech and language support skills

Hands-on approach

Job description

Early Years SEND TA – Autism & Speech Delay – Rainham From £89/day | EYFS | Rainham | Immediate Start | Full-Time | Long-Term

Axcis are working closely with a lovely mainstream primary school in Rainham who are seeking an Early Years SEND Teaching Assistant to support children with autism, sensory needs and early communication delays. The school is known for its excellent early intervention provision, creative EYFS team and caring, warm environment. It is just a five‑minute walk from Rainham Station and offers free staff parking.

Responsibilities

• Supporting a child with autism and speech delay with communication, engagement and sensory regulation.
• Using visuals, PECS/Makaton (training provided), modelling and structured play.
• Helping with routines, transitions and emotional regulation throughout the day.
• Setting up sensory and language‑based activities to encourage communication and interaction.
• Working collaboratively with the SENCO, class teacher and Speech & Language Therapist to track progress.

Qualifications

• Experience in Early Years, SEND or speech and language support.
• A nurturing, patient personality who enjoys working with young children.
• Someone creative, hands‑on and enthusiastic about early childhood development.
• Commitment to full‑time, long‑term work.

If you love early years and want to help children build the foundations for lifelong learning, apply today.

INDLON

If you are interested, then please click on the apply button and contact Max Anastasiou on 020 7580 2956 | Ext: 1069.

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).

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.

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.

Contact: Max Anastasiou

Telephone: [phone] | Ext: 1069