SEND Teaching Assistant

Axcis Education Recruitment; Sutton; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 19,000; Full time

Job summary

Axcis Education Recruitment is seeking an experienced SEN Teaching Assistant for a mainstream primary school in Sutton, starting September 2026. This full-time supply role runs Monday to Friday, 8:15am–4:00pm, with flexibility across year groups to support pupils with diverse needs.

Ideal candidates will have SEN experience in a UK primary setting, a patient, calm approach, and strong communication and teamwork skills.

Qualifications

• Previous experience supporting pupils with SEN in a UK primary school setting.
• Patience, calmness and adaptability are essential.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills are required.

Responsibilities

• Provide one-to-one and small-group support to pupils with SEN.
• Work flexibly across different year groups as required.
• Help pupils access learning and participate in the classroom.
• Promote positive behaviour, independence and confidence.
• Adapt support to meet individual pupil needs.
• Collaborate with class teachers and the school team.

Skills

SEN support

UK primary experience

Patience & adaptability

Communication skills

Teamwork

Flexible across year groups

Job description

SEN Teaching Assistant – Mainstream Primary School | Sutton | September 2026

We are currently recruiting for an experienced SEN Teaching Assistant to join a welcoming and inclusive mainstream primary school in Sutton from September 2026. This is a full-time supply position, Monday to Friday, 8:15am – 4:00pm, offering the opportunity to work flexibly across different year groups and support pupils with a range of additional needs.

The Role

• Providing one-to-one and small-group support to pupils with SEN
• Working flexibly across different year groups as required
• Supporting pupils to access learning and participate positively in the classroom
• Helping to promote positive behaviour, independence and confidence
• Adapting support to meet individual pupil needs
• Working closely with class teachers and the wider school team

Requirements

• Previous experience supporting pupils with SEN in a UK primary school setting
• Experience working with a range of additional needs
• A patient, calm and adaptable approach
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• Confidence working across different year groups and classroom environments
• A genuine commitment to supporting pupils’ learning and wellbeing

The School

Welcoming and inclusive mainstream primary school

Google School, using technology to enhance learning

Supportive leadership team and strong staff community

Strong focus on inclusion, pupil wellbeing and achievement

Collaborative and positive school environment

Easily accessible Sutton location

Salary

£97 per day

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.

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.

This is a temporary position, unless stated otherwise.