SEMH Teaching Assistant

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

Job summary

An education recruitment agency is seeking a full-time Teaching Assistant for a primary school near West Drayton Station starting in March 2026. The role involves supporting up to 10 KS2 pupils with social, emotional, and mental health (SEMH) challenges and autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Candidates must have experience in supporting children with such needs and a proactive approach to behaviour management. An Enhanced DBS and good communication skills are essential for this role.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children having ASD or SEMH.
• Ability to use de-escalation strategies effectively.
• Enhanced DBS registered or willingness to obtain one.

Responsibilities

• Provide targeted support for KS2 pupils.
• Support behaviour management through de-escalation.
• Maintain a structured and nurturing environment.

Skills

Experience supporting KS2-aged children with ASD, SEMH, or challenging behaviour

Strong communication skills

Confident and proactive behaviour management

Job description

About the Role

SEND Teaching Assistant – Primary School SRP (KS2) is a full-time, long-term position starting in March 2026. The role supports a small group of up to 10 KS2 pupils with SEMH, ASD, and behavioural challenges in a supportive and inclusive primary school setting near West Drayton Station.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide targeted support for KS2 pupils with SEMH and ASD.
• Support behaviour management using de‑escalation strategies and positive reinforcement.
• Work closely with the class teacher and the wider SEND team.
• Help create and maintain a safe, structured, and nurturing learning environment.

Requirements

• Experience supporting KS2‑aged children with ASD, SEMH, or challenging behaviour.
• A confident, proactive, and resilient approach to behaviour management.
• Enhanced DBS registered on the Update Service (or willingness to obtain one).
• Strong communication skills with a collaborative, team‑focused mindset.
• Team‑Teach training (highly desirable).

Contact

For more information or to apply, please click the apply button and contact Meryl McArthur on 020 7580 2956 | Ext: 1064.

Legal & Safeguarding

Axcis is an equal opportunities employer and does not discriminate based on age, gender, disability, race or any other equal opportunities criteria.
All staff must provide an up‑to‑date DBS or be ready for Axcis to process one in line with DfE guidelines. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.