SEND Teaching Assistant

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

Benefits offered by this job

Opportunities for professional growth

Ongoing training

Competitive pay

Job summary

A leading education recruitment agency is seeking a SEND Teaching Assistant for a full-time role in Ealing, London. You will support pupils with various complex needs in a caring environment. Experience in special education and a passion for helping students thrive are essential. Competitive pay and ongoing support are offered, along with opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service required.
• Experience in special schools or similar settings.
• Patient and passionate about supporting students with SEND.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 and group support to pupils with SEND.
• Assist with personal care needs.
• Support class teachers in an inclusive curriculum.

Skills

Supporting students with diverse needs

Personal care

Implementing Individual Education Plans

Collaboration with staff

Encouraging student independence

Education

Teaching Assistant or SEN qualification

Job description

Location: Ealing, London Hours: 8:30 AM – 4:00 PM, Monday to Friday Start Date: September 2025 (Full Academic Year) Type of School: Special School (Ages 4–18) Pupils on Roll: 130 | Sex: Mixed | Religion: Non-Denominational | Boarding: No | Nursery: No Ofsted Rating: Good Axcis Education is seeking a committed and empathetic SEND Teaching Assistant to join a supportive and inclusive Special School in Ealing this September. This is a full-time, term-time-only role for the full academic year, supporting pupils with a range of complex needs, including Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulties (PMLD). The school prides itself on a positive, caring, and high-expectation environment, where each student is known individually and supported to thrive both personally and academically. With a focus on celebrating every achievement, the school encourages all pupils to flourish socially, emotionally, and intellectually. Key Responsibilities: -Provide 1:1 and group support to pupils with a variety of SEND, including PMLD -Assist with personal care needs (toileting, feeding, hygiene), maintaining student dignity and comfort -Support class teachers in delivering an adapted and inclusive curriculum -Implement and review Individual Education Plans (IEPs) -Encourage and support positive learning, behaviour, and communication -Promote student independence, confidence, and emotional wellbeing -Work collaboratively with school staff, therapists, and families Essential Requirements: -Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (must be in place before starting) -Experience working in a special school or similar setting -Comfortable supporting students with a wide range of needs, including: -ASD, SEMH, SpLD, SLCN, SLD, MLD, PMLD, VI, HI, MSI, PD, OTH -Confident with personal care routines and supporting physical needs -Patient, reliable, and passionate about supporting students with SEND Desirable: -Teaching Assistant or SEN qualification -Experience supporting children aged 4–18 in an SEN environment What the School Offers: -A welcoming and Good-rated SEN school environment -A culture focused on student-centred, tailored support -A strong, experienced, and caring staff team -Opportunities for professional growth and ongoing training -Competitive pay and ongoing support from Axcis Education

If you are interested, then please click on the apply button and contact Meryl McArthur on 020 7580 2956 | Ext: 1064.

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).

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.

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Contact: Meryl McArthur

Telephone: [phone] | Ext: 1064