SEND Teaching Assistant

Axcis Education Recruitment; Uxbridge; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Referral bonus £50

Job summary

Axcis Education Recruitment in Uxbridge is seeking a compassionate SEND Teaching Assistant to support students with needs including ASD and learning difficulties. The role is full-time, 8:30 am–4:00 pm, with PAYE salary of £14.25 per hour.

You will assist with academic and personal development in a safe, inclusive environment. Applicants should have Enhanced DBS or be willing to apply; strong communication, patience and empathy are essential to thrive in a dynamic school setting.

Qualifications

• DBS (Enhanced Child and Adult) or willingness to apply for one.
• Excellent communication with students and staff.
• Patience, empathy and genuine passion for supporting students' development.
• Flexible and adaptable in a dynamic school environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 or small group support to students with SEND in classroom and care settings.
• Assist with personal care tasks, including manual handling and peg feeding.
• Support students with challenging behaviours and help maintain a positive, structured environment.
• Collaborate with teachers and other staff to support learning and wellbeing.

Skills

Strong communication

Empathy

Patience

Flexibility

Job description

Location: Uxbridge UB8 • Salary: £14.25 p/h(PAYE) • Contract Type: Full-time – 8:30 am – 4pm • September 2026

About the Role:

The school in Uxbridge is seeking a compassionate SEND Teaching Assistant to join their dedicated team. The school provides a nurturing and supportive environment for students with additional learning needs, including moderate to severe learning difficulties, ASD and Personal care. If you have experience in healthcare or care and are passionate about supporting students' development, this could be a rewarding opportunity for you! As a Teaching Assistant, you will assist students in both their academic and personal growth, ensuring their needs are met in a safe, inclusive environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 or small group support to students with SEND in the classroom and care settings.
• Assist with personal care tasks, including manual handling and peg feeding.
• Support students with challenging behaviours and help maintain a positive, structured environment.
• Collaborate with teachers and other staff members to support students' learning and wellbeing.

Skills and Experience Required

• Enhanced Child and Adult DBS or willingness to apply for one.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively with students and colleagues.
• Patience, empathy, and a genuine passion for supporting students' development and wellbeing.
• Flexibility and adaptability to work in a dynamic environment.

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.

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: Jessica Ezechi

Telephone: [phone] l Ext: 1062