Part Time SEND Teaching Assistant

Axcis Education; Sutton Green; On-site; GBP 8,300 - 11,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Part-time morning hours

1:1 pupil support

Dedicated consultant from Axcis

Job summary

Axcis Education is seeking a Part-Time SEN Teaching Assistant to provide 1:1 support for a Year 3 pupil with ASD in a welcoming mainstream primary in Sutton, Surrey. Hours are mornings 8:30am–12:00pm with an immediate start on a long-term placement.

You will help the pupil access the curriculum, foster communication and social skills, and build a supportive relationship in a calm, patient and proactive manner. DBS checks are required.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as SEN TA or Learning Support Assistant in a school.
• Experience supporting children with ASD.
• Calm, patient and consistent approach.
• Able to build positive pupil relationships and work independently on a 1:1 basis.

Responsibilities

• Provide dedicated one-to-one support to a Year 3 pupil with ASD.
• Support pupil with classroom activities and access to curriculum.
• Encourage communication, social interaction and engagement with learning.
• Build a trusting and supportive relationship with the pupil.
• Adapt activities to meet individual needs and routines.
• Maintain a safe, positive and inclusive learning environment.
• Work with class teacher and school team to support learning.

Skills

SEN Teaching Assistant experience

ASD experience

Calm patient approach

1:1 support

Independent worker

Job description

Part-Time SEN Teaching Assistant | 1:1 Support | Sutton | Immediate Start Location: Sutton, Surrey Start Date: ASAP Job Type: Part-Time, Long-Term Opportunity Hours: Monday–Friday, 8:30am–12:00pm (3.5 hours per day) Pay: £52.23 per day PAYE Part-Time SEN Teaching Assistant – Sutton Axcis Education is currently recruiting for a caring, patient and experienced Part-Time SEN Teaching Assistant to join a welcoming mainstream primary school in Sutton, Surrey. The successful candidate will provide dedicated 1:1 support to a Year 3 pupil with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), helping them access learning, develop their communication and social skills, and engage positively throughout the school morning. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced SEN Teaching Assistant looking for part-time school-based work, with consistent morning hours in a supportive mainstream primary setting.

The Role

• Provide dedicated one-to-one support to a Year 3 pupil with ASD.
• Support the pupil with classroom activities and access to the primary school curriculum.
• Encourage communication, social interaction and engagement with learning.
• Build a trusting and supportive relationship with the pupil.
• Adapt activities and your approach to meet the pupil's individual needs.
• Provide consistent support with routines and transitions throughout the school morning.
• Work closely with the class teacher and wider school team.
• Help maintain a safe, positive and inclusive learning environment.

Requirements

• Previous experience working as an SEN Teaching Assistant or Learning Support Assistant in a school.
• Experience supporting children with ASD.
• Understanding of autism and the different ways it can affect communication, interaction and learning.
• A calm, patient and consistent approach.
• Ability to build positive relationships with pupils.
• Good understanding of primary school classroom environments.
• Reliable, proactive and confident working independently on a 1:1 basis.
• A genuine passion for supporting children with additional needs.

What We Offer

• Part-time morning hours, Monday to Friday.
• Working hours of 8:30am–12:00pm.
• £52.23 per day PAYE.
• Opportunity to work within a welcoming mainstream primary school in Sutton.
• Ongoing support from your dedicated Axcis Education consultant.
• Opportunity for a consistent, ongoing placement.

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.