SEN Teaching Assistant – Specialist Primary Provision

Axcis Education Recruitment; Hampton; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Axcis Education Recruitment is seeking an SEN Teaching Assistant to join a specialist primary provision in Hampton, supporting pupils aged 4 to 11 with autism and complex needs. The role runs Monday to Friday, 8:30am to 3:30pm, with a welcoming, nurturing environment and a strong team to help children access learning.

You will work closely with teachers and other professionals to provide academic and emotional support, develop communication and independence, and contribute to a safe, encouraging

Qualifications

• Positive, enthusiastic, and passionate about supporting children with SEND.
• Caring, patient, and understanding.
• Able to build strong and trusting relationships with pupils.
• Confident supporting children with a range of learning and communication needs.
• Reliable, proactive, and willing to get involved in all aspects of school life.
• Committed to helping every child reach their full potential.

Responsibilities

• Supporting pupils with Autism, learning difficulties, and additional needs.
• Providing classroom support to help children access lessons and activities.
• Encouraging communication, confidence, and independence.
• Building positive relationships with pupils and understanding their individual needs.
• Supporting emotional regulation and positive behaviour.
• Working alongside teachers and other professionals to deliver effective support.

Skills

Positive attitude

Patience

Relationship building

Communication support

Reliability

Commitment to potential

Job description

SEN Teaching Assistant - Specialist Primary Provision

Location: Hampton, Middlesex, TW12

Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30am to 3:30pm

Are you a caring, enthusiastic, and passionate individual looking to make a real difference in the lives of children with additional needs? We are currently recruiting SEN Teaching Assistants to join a specialist education provision in Hampton, supporting pupils aged 4 to 11 years with a range of learning needs, including Autism and complex needs. This welcoming setting provides a supportive and nurturing environment where every child is encouraged to develop confidence, independence, and achieve their individual goals. All pupils have Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs), with staff working together to provide personalised support tailored to each child's needs.

About the Role

As an SEN Teaching Assistant, you will play an important role in supporting pupils both academically and emotionally. You will work closely with teachers and the wider support team to create a positive learning environment where pupils feel safe, valued, and motivated to succeed.

Your day will involve:

• Supporting pupils with Autism, learning difficulties, and additional needs.
• Providing classroom support to help children access lessons and activities.
• Encouraging communication, confidence, and independence.
• Building positive relationships with pupils and understanding their individual needs.
• Supporting emotional regulation and positive behaviour.
• Working alongside teachers and other professionals to deliver effective support.

The Ideal Candidate

We are looking for someone who is:

• Positive, enthusiastic, and passionate about supporting children with SEND.
• Caring, patient, and understanding.
• Able to build strong and trusting relationships with pupils.
• Confident supporting children with a range of learning and communication needs.
• Reliable, proactive, and willing to get involved in all aspects of school life.
• Committed to helping every child reach their full potential.

Previous experience working within a SEN, education, care, or support setting is desirable, but we welcome applications from candidates with the right attitude and passion. INDLON

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.