SEND Teaching Assistant - Islington

Axcis Education Recruitment; Plymouth; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

£50 referral voucher

Job summary

Axcis Education Recruitment is seeking an experienced SEN Teaching Assistant for a specialist SEN primary school in Islington, London. You will support pupils with complex physical, sensory, medical, and learning needs, working closely with teachers to enable access to learning.

The role is temporary with potential for extension; you'll contribute to a caring, collaborative environment. DBS clearance is required or arranged on your behalf, and eligibility for safeguarding procedures will be

Qualifications

• Previous experience in an SEN school.
• Experience supporting children with complex needs.
• A patient, flexible, and positive approach.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils to access learning and reach their full potential.
• Work closely with teachers and other professionals.
• Assist with safeguarding and behaviour support.

Skills

Strong communication

Teamwork

Patient

Flexible

Positive attitude

Job description

SEN Teaching Assistant

Location: Islington, London. Start Date: September 2026. Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30am – 4:00pm

We are looking for an experienced and caring SEN Teaching Assistant to join a specialist SEN primary school in Islington. The school supports children with complex physical, sensory, medical, and learning needs. You will work closely with teachers and other professionals to provide high-quality support, helping pupils access learning and reach their full potential.

• Previous experience working in an SEN school.
• Experience supporting children with complex needs.
• A patient, flexible, and positive approach.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.

Desirable: Manual handling training or experience.

This is a rewarding opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of children with additional needs while working in a supportive and welcoming school environment.

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.

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