Secondary Teaching Assistant

Axcis Education Recruitment; London; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Axcis Education is seeking a full-time Learning Support Assistant for a mainstream secondary school in Chingford, specializing in supporting students with autism and complex needs. This role involves working directly with students to help them engage with the curriculum and develop essential life skills in a supportive environment. The ideal candidate should have experience with Autism Spectrum Condition and possess skills in communication strategies like PECS and Makaton.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children or young people with Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC).
• Good understanding of autism and sensory processing.
• Prepared to provide DBS checks and compliance requirements.

Responsibilities

• Provide tailored 1:1 and small group support to students.
• Assist class teachers with lesson delivery and resource adaptation.
• Support managing challenging behaviours using positive strategies.

Skills

Compassion

Patience

Empathy

Resilience

Tools

PECS

Makaton

Visual Supports

Job description

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Axcis Education is collaborating with a fantastic mainstream secondary school in Chingford (E4), committed to supporting students with autism and complex needs. The school is seeking a compassionate and proactive full-time Learning Support Assistant to join their team.If you’re passionate about making a real difference in the lives of children with autism and other complex learning needs, this is a wonderful opportunity to provide essential support in a nurturing and inclusive environment. Hours: 8:30 am to 3:30 pmStart Date: After the half term break Key Responsibilities: Provide tailored 1:1 and small group support to students with autism and complex needs, helping them engage with the curriculum and develop essential life skills. Assist class teachers with lesson delivery and adapt resources to meet individual student needs. Support in managing challenging behaviours using de-escalation techniques and positive behaviour support strategies. Essential Requirements: Experience working with children or young people with Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC) or complex learning needs. Good understanding of autism, sensory processing, and communication strategies such as PECS, Makaton, or visual supports. Patience, empathy, and resilience when supporting students with challenging behaviours. If you’re ready to make a positive impact, apply today!

If you are interested, then please click on the apply button and contact Evanthia Fylaktakidou on 0207 580 2956 | Ext: 1054.

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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