SEND Teaching Assistant

Axcis Education Recruitment; Windsor; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A specialist education provider in Windsor is seeking a dedicated SEND Teaching Assistant to support pupils with complex needs. In this role, you will collaborate with teachers to enhance learning experiences for students facing various challenges. The position requires experience with children with SEND, excellent communication skills, and a calm demeanor. This is a rewarding opportunity that provides a chance to make a real difference in the lives of young people. Interested candidates should contact the hiring representative directly.

Benefits

Professional growth opportunities

Supportive specialist environment

Make a difference in young people's lives

Qualifications

• Experience supporting children or young people with SEND, including communication needs or challenging behaviour.
• Ability to build trust and positive connections with pupils.
• Passion for helping young people achieve their potential.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils with complex educational needs and communication difficulties.
• Assist with behaviour regulation strategies and promote positive relationships.
• Help deliver adapted and engaging lessons under the guidance of teaching staff.
• Provide individual or small-group support as needed.
• Contribute to creating a safe, structured and nurturing learning environment.
• Work collaboratively with the wider staff team to meet pupils’ holistic needs.

Skills

Experience supporting children or young people with SEND

Strong communication skills

Teamwork skills

Calm and resilient approach

Job description

Location: Windsor Hours: Full-time, Term-time Start Date: ASAP. We are recruiting on behalf of an independent specialist day school in Windsor, seeking a dedicated and compassionate SEND Teaching Assistant to support pupils with a range of complex needs.

About the School

This highly respected specialist setting provides high-quality education for pupils with complex educational needs, communication difficulties and challenging behaviours. The team is committed to delivering personalised, nurturing and engaging learning experiences that enable every young person to thrive.

The Role

As a SEND Teaching Assistant, you will work closely with teachers and support staff to provide tailored support for pupils with diverse and sometimes complex needs. You will help pupils build confidence, develop communication skills and engage positively in their learning.

Key Responsibilities

• Support pupils with complex educational needs and communication difficulties
• Assist with behaviour regulation strategies and promote positive relationships
• Help deliver adapted and engaging lessons under the guidance of teaching staff
• Provide individual or small-group support as needed
• Contribute to creating a safe, structured and nurturing learning environment
• Work collaboratively with the wider staff team to meet pupils’ holistic needs

About You

• Experience supporting children or young people with SEND, including communication needs or challenging behaviour
• Calm, resilient and patient approach
• Strong communication and teamwork skillsAbility to build trust and positive connections with pupils
• Passion for helping young people achieve their potential

What’s On Offer

• A supportive, specialist environment with a dedicated team
• Opportunities for professional growth and training
• A rewarding role where you can make a real difference in the lives of young people

If you are enthusiastic, committed and ready to support pupils with complex needs, we’d love to hear from you.

If you are interested, then please click on the apply button and contact Sam Higham on 0207 580 2956 | Ext: 1038.

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.

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: Sam Higham

Telephone: [phone] | Ext: 1038