SEND Lunch Cover – SEMH & ASD

Axcis Education; Wallington; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 19,000; Full time

Job summary

Axcis Education is seeking a caring SEND Lunch Cover Teaching Assistant to support pupils with SEMH, ASD and complex needs during lunchtime at a specialist school in Wallington (SM6). The role covers 11:30am–1:30pm with potential extra hours and a September 2026 start date.

You will assist pupils, including non-verbal students, in managing emotions, encouraging social interaction, and maintaining a calm, safe lunchtime environment. Prior SEND experience is desirable.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting pupils with SEND, SEMH or ASD.
• Comfortable supporting non-verbal pupils.
• Calm, patient and reliable with safeguarding focus.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils during lunchtime and unstructured periods.
• Provide support to pupils with SEMH and ASD.
• Assist non-verbal pupils with communication and interaction.
• Help pupils regulate and manage their emotions.
• Encourage positive social interaction and independence.
• Support a safe and positive lunchtime experience.
• Assist with personal care where required.
• Monitor pupils and respond to individual needs.
• Work closely with teachers and the wider support team.
• Provide a calm, patient, and consistent lunchtime presence.

Job description

SEND Lunch Cover – SEMH & ASD Location: Wallington, SM6 Hours: 11:30am – 1:30pm Additional Hours: Potential additional hours may be available Start Date: September 2026

Are you passionate about supporting pupils with SEND and looking for flexible work within a specialist school? A welcoming and supportive specialist school in Wallington is looking for a caring and reliable SEND Teaching Assistant to provide lunch cover for pupils with SEMH, ASD and complex additional needs, including pupils who are non-verbal.

The Role

• Support pupils during lunchtime and unstructured periods
• Provide support to pupils with SEMH and ASD
• Support non-verbal pupils with communication and interaction
• Help pupils regulate and manage their emotions
• Encourage positive social interaction and independence
• Support pupils to have a safe and positive lunchtime experience
• Help with personal care where required
• Monitor pupils and respond appropriately to their individual needs
• Work closely with teachers and the wider support team
• Provide a calm, patient and consistent presence throughout lunchtime

The Ideal Candidate

We are looking for someone who is:

• Caring, patient and reliable
• Experienced working with pupils with SEND, SEMH or ASD
• Comfortable supporting non-verbal pupils
• Calm and confident when supporting emotional regulation
• Able to build positive relationships with pupils
• Proactive and able to work independently
• A strong team player with good communication skills
• Reliable and committed to safeguarding and pupil wellbeing

Previous experience as a Teaching Assistant, support worker, carer or parent of a child with SEND is welcomed.

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.

Contact: Patsy Boguzas

Telephone: [phone] | Ext: 1031