SEND Teaching Assistant - 1:1 & Small-Group Support

Axcis Education Recruitment; Greater London; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Axcis Education Recruitment is seeking an Emotional and Behavioural Difficulties Teaching Assistant to join a full-time, long-term role in Hillingdon starting October 2026. You will provide tailored 1:1 and small-group support to pupils with SEMH, ASD, and ADHD in a nurturing environment.

The successful candidate will use positive behaviour strategies, build relationships, and collaborate with teachers and specialists to support learners' wellbeing and progress across the school day.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting pupils with SEMH, ASD, and ADHD.
• Confident in managing challenging behaviours using positive support.
• Team Teach or similar training is desirable.
• Enhanced DBS (Update Service) or willingness to obtain one.
• Proactive, reliable and compassionate approach.
• Genuine passion for supporting children with SEND.
• Full-time availability from October 2026.
• Eligible to attend trial days ASAP.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 and small-group support for pupils with SEMH, ASD, and ADHD.
• Create a calm, safe, and engaging learning environment.
• Implement positive behaviour management and de-escalation strategies.
• Support pupils' emotional wellbeing, independence, and academic progress.
• Work collaboratively with teachers, therapists, and the wider multidisciplinary team.
• Encourage participation in learning through consistent routines and positive reinforcement.
• Monitor and record pupil progress where appropriate.

Skills

SEMH experience

ASD experience

ADHD experience

Positive behaviour management

Team Teach (training)

Enhanced DBS (Update Service)

Compassionate approach

Full-time availability

Tools

DBS Update Service

Job description

Axcis Education Recruitment is seeking an Emotional and Behavioural Difficulties Teaching Assistant to join a full-time, long-term role in Hillingdon starting October 2026. You will provide tailored 1:1 and small-group support to pupils with SEMH, ASD, and ADHD in a nurturing environment.

The successful candidate will use positive behaviour strategies, build relationships, and collaborate with teachers and specialists to support learners' wellbeing and progress across the school day.