SEND Teaching Assistant

Axcis Education Recruitment; Twickenham; On-site; GBP 16,531 - 20,664; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Supportive school community

Professional development opportunities

Meaningful impact on students' lives

Job summary

A leading education recruitment agency is hiring a full-time Teaching Assistant in Twickenham. The role involves providing tailored support to students with severe and complex learning difficulties, assisting with personal care routines, and collaborating with teachers. Candidates should have a caring approach, strong communication skills, and be willing to assist with additional needs like autism. This is a unique opportunity to make a meaningful impact in a supportive school community with opportunities for professional development.

Qualifications

• Preferred experience working with severe and complex needs.
• Willingness to assist with personal care and use specialist equipment.
• Flexibility to work with various age groups (4-19).

Responsibilities

• Provide tailored support to students with learning difficulties.
• Assist students with additional needs like autism and disabilities.
• Collaborate with teachers to deliver engaging lessons.
• Support personal care routines for independence.
• Use specialist equipment as needed.

Skills

Experience working with SEND students

Caring and patient approach

Strong communication skills

Teamwork skills

Job description

Teaching Assistant (SEND School)

Location: Twickenham

Hours: Full-time, 8:30 AM – 4PM (Monday to Friday)

Start Date: ASAP

Pay: £13.69 per hour PAYE

Key Responsibilities

• Provide tailored support to students with severe and complex learning difficulties.
• Assist students with additional needs, including autism, physical, and sensory disabilities.
• Work collaboratively with teachers and specialists to deliver engaging and inclusive lessons.
• Support students with personal care routines, fostering independence and dignity.
• Use specialist equipment and follow individual care plans to meet students’ needs.
• Build positive relationships with students, promoting their academic, social, and emotional development.

Requirements

• Experience working with SEND students, particularly those with severe and complex needs (preferred but not essential).
• A caring, patient, and proactive approach to supporting students.
• Willingness to assist with personal care and use specialist equipment as required.
• Flexibility to work across various age groups (4-19) and adapt to individual needs.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.

What We Offer

• A supportive and inclusive school community.
• Opportunities for professional development and specialist training.
• The chance to make a meaningful impact on the lives of SEND students.

Contact: Emily Baker
Telephone: [phone] l Ext 1052

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.