Primary Teaching Assistant

Axcis Education Recruitment; Wembley; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Axcis Education Recruitment seeks a dedicated SEND Teaching Assistant for a primary school in Wembley, starting September 2025. The role involves providing one-to-one support to a pupil with Autism, facilitating their learning and development through tailored strategies in an inclusive environment. Ideal candidates will hold a Level 3 qualification and have experience in a primary school setting, with a strong understanding of special educational needs.

Benefits

Ongoing professional development

Dedicated consultant support

Friendly, child-focused school team

Qualifications

• Minimum of six months’ experience in a UK primary school.
• Understanding of supporting children with ASD and speech difficulties.
• Excellent spoken and written English.

Responsibilities

• Support learning, communication and social interaction of the pupil.
• Help create visual supports and resources.
• Provide feedback to teachers and parents about progress.

Skills

Empathy

Patience

Communication

Education

Level 3 qualification in any subject area

Job description

Location: Mainstream Primary School, Wembley Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30am–4:00pm (4:30pm finish on Tuesdays) Start Date: September 2025 Contract Type: Long-term placement Are you passionate about supporting children to thrive both academically and personally? We’re recruiting on behalf of a welcoming, inclusive primary school in Wembley that’s looking for a dedicated SEND Teaching Assistant to provide one-to-one support for a pupil with Autism and speech and language challenges. This full-time role starts in September 2025 and offers the chance to make a lasting difference in a child’s learning journey. What you’ll be doing: • Working closely with the pupil throughout the school day to support learning, communication and social interaction. • Adapting lesson activities to match the child’s individual needs and interests. • Supporting the development of speech, language and emotional regulation, in partnership with teachers and external specialists. • Encouraging independence, resilience and participation in classroom life. • Providing detailed feedback to teachers and parents on daily progress and areas for development. • Assisting with transitions between activities and supporting during playtimes and lunchtimes. • Helping to create visual supports, resources and structured routines. • Delivering personal care discreetly and respectfully when required. • Contributing to regular review meetings and the child’s individual education plan (IEP). What we’re looking for: • A Level 3 (or higher) UK qualification in any subject area. • Minimum of six months’ experience working within a UK primary school setting. • Solid understanding of supporting children with ASD and speech and language difficulties. • Confident working flexibly across different age groups within the primary phase. • Excellent spoken and written English, able to communicate clearly with pupils, staff and families. • Calm, patient and empathetic approach, with a proactive mindset. • Comfortable delivering personal care when needed. Desirable skills and experience: • Familiarity with alternative and augmentative communication (e.g., PECS, Makaton). • Additional training in areas such as ASD awareness, positive behaviour strategies or sensory integration. • Experience supporting pupils during unstructured times like playtime or trips. Why join us: You’ll become part of a friendly, child-focused school team and benefit from the support of a specialist SEND recruitment agency. We provide ongoing professional development, regular check-ins and your own dedicated consultant to help you feel confident and valued throughout your placement. If you’re ready to play a key role in helping a child flourish, we’d love to hear from you. INDLON

If you are interested, then please click on the apply button and contact Sam Higham on 0207 580 2956 | Ext: 1038.

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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: Sam Higham

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