SEND Teaching Assistant (3 Days a Week – KS2 Support)

Axcis Education Recruitment; England; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

An educational recruitment company is seeking a part-time SEND Teaching Assistant located in Waddon, Croydon. The role involves providing 1:1 support to a KS2 pupil with complex behavioural needs, particularly those associated with ADHD and ASD. The ideal candidate will have strong experience with SEND, manage challenging behaviour effectively, and possess an engaging personality. This position offers a unique opportunity to make a significant impact on a child's educational journey.

Qualifications

• Strong experience with SEND and challenging behaviour.
• Previous work in KS2 setting.
• Experience in using movement breaks and sensory strategies (desirable).

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 support to a KS2 pupil with complex behavioural needs.
• Adapt tasks and communication to the child's needs.
• Manage challenging behaviour effectively.
• Support engagement in classroom activities.
• Deliver focused 1:1 learning.
• Implement movement breaks and sensory activities.
• Build positive relationships with the pupil and staff.

Skills

Experience supporting children with challenging behaviour, especially ADHD and ASD

Confident in setting and maintaining clear boundaries

Calm under pressure

Engaging and sporty personality

Job description

Location & Schedule

Waddon, Croydon. Monday, Thursday, and Friday. Part‑time (3 days per week).

Contract

Until the end of the academic year (July 2026). Temporary position unless stated otherwise.

About the Role

We are working alongside a welcoming mainstream primary school in Waddon who are seeking an experienced SEND Teaching Assistant to support a KS2 pupil with complex behavioural needs. This is a part‑time position (3 days per week), ideal for someone who is passionate about supporting children with additional needs and helping them thrive both academically and emotionally. You’ll be working closely with one pupil on a 1:1 basis, providing tailored support both in the classroom (for short periods) and in designated SEND spaces for individual learning sessions.

The Pupil

The child you’ll be supporting presents with ADHD and some ASD traits, and displays behaviours such as swearing, hitting out, throwing objects, and making noises. The school has noticed he responds particularly well to firm, consistent boundaries and to adults who can build trust and rapport through shared interests — especially sports like football and running.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide consistent 1:1 support to a KS2 pupil with complex behavioural needs.
• Adapt learning tasks and communication to meet the child’s individual needs.
• Manage challenging behaviour calmly and effectively, following school strategies.
• Support the pupil to engage in classroom activities for short periods (around 5 minutes per hour).
• Deliver focused 1:1 learning in SEND spaces for the remainder of lessons.
• Implement regular movement breaks and sensory regulation activities.
• Build positive relationships with the pupil, staff, and wider support team.

Requirements

• Strong experience supporting children with challenging behaviour and SEND (especially ADHD and ASD).
• Previous KS2 experience in a mainstream or specialist setting.
• Confident in setting and maintaining clear, consistent boundaries.
• Able to stay calm under pressure and respond to behaviour with understanding and structure.
• Experience using movement breaks and sensory strategies to support regulation (desirable).
• Active or sporty personality – able to engage the pupil through shared interests.

Application & Contact

Contact Tessa Ejehu on 020 7580 2956 | Ext: 1044. Please click the apply button to submit your application.

Equal Opportunities

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. We will require an up‑to‑date DBS (or be prepared to allow Axcis to process one on your behalf) and other mandatory compliance checks in line with DfE guidelines. If the position involves working with children or vulnerable adults, this post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974.