Secondary Teaching Assistant

Axcis Education; London Borough of Islington; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 18,000; Full time

Job summary

Axcis Education is seeking a SEND Teaching Assistant for a secondary provision (KS3 & KS4) in London. You will support students with Autism and additional learning needs, delivering 1:1 and small-group interventions, and promoting independence, resilience, and positive relationships within a welcoming, autism-friendly setting.

The role emphasises ASD strategies, visual supports, and structured routines while working under a whole-school PBS approach.

Responsibilities

• Support students academically, socially, and emotionally
• Help implement autism-specific strategies, visual supports, and structured routines
• Deliver interventions on a 1:1 and small-group basis
• Promote positive behaviour and self-regulation
• Support young people in developing confidence, independence, and life skills

Job description

SEND Teaching Assistant - Secondary Provision (KS3 & KS4) Do you have experience supporting young people with Autism and additional learning needs? Are you looking for a rewarding role where you can make a meaningful impact every day? We are working with a lovely SEND secondary provision who is recruiting SEND Teaching Assistants to support students.

Our secondary site provides an exceptional environment for students across Key Stage 3 (Years 7, 8 and 9) and Key Stage 4 (Years 10 and 11).

Our modern secondary provision includes:

• Spacious classrooms
• Small group learning rooms
• Therapy room
• Relaxation room
• Multipurpose learning space
• PE facilities and sports halls
• Food Technology classrooms
• Science laboratories
• Dining hall facilities

We follow autism-friendly best practice and a whole-school Positive Behaviour Support (PBS) approach, helping students develop independence, resilience, emotional regulation, and positive relationships.

As a SEND Teaching Assistant, you will:

• Support students academically, socially, and emotionally
• Help implement autism-specific strategies, visual supports, and structured routines
• Deliver interventions on a 1:1 and small-group basis
• Promote positive behaviour and self-regulation
• Support young people in developing confidence, independence, and life skills

Our three-tier support framework ensures that every student receives the appropriate level of support:

Tier 1 Support for All Students

• Consistent autism-specific strategies and visual supports
• Small group learning and keyworker support
• Programmes developing social communication, friendships, and emotional wellbeing
• Restorative practices
• Positive reward and recognition systems

Tier 2 Support for Some Students

• Individualised behaviour support guidelines
• Academic, social communication, and emotional wellbeing interventions
• Additional specialist services where required

Tier 3 Support for Some Students

• Individualised Positive Behaviour Support plans
• Personalised reward systems
• 1:1 emotional regulation support
• Family support worker involvement
• Specialist external support services

This role would suit candidates with experience in SEND schools, mainstream schools, support work, youth work, care settings, or psychology graduates looking to gain valuable experience supporting autistic young people in education. Join a dedicated team committed to helping every student feel safe, succeed, and thrive. Support students academically, socially, and emotionally.

Salary / Pay Rate will be dependent on your skills and experience.

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.

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.