SEND Teaching Assistant – Medical Needs, Down’s Syndrome & ASD

Axcis Education; Greater London; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Refer a friend bonus

Job summary

Axcis Education in Wallington is seeking a SEND Teaching Assistant to support pupils with medical needs, Down’s syndrome and ASD. You will provide one-to-one and small group support, helping pupils feel confident, included and supported throughout their school day.

You will work closely with teachers and therapists to support communication, social development and independence, including personal care when required.

Qualifications

• Qualified SEND Teaching Assistant role
• Experience supporting pupils with ASD, Down’s syndrome and medical needs preferred
• Comfortable assisting with personal care and medical requirements
• Able to adapt approach to meet individual needs
• Strong communication and teamwork skills

Responsibilities

• Support pupils with ASD, Down’s syndrome, medical needs and complex SEND
• Provide one-to-one and small group support where required
• Build positive and trusting relationships with pupils
• Support communication, social development and independence
• Assist with personal care and medical needs where required
• Support pupils with their individual learning activities
• Encourage confidence, engagement and participation
• Help pupils develop their communication, social and life skills
• Work closely with teachers, therapists and other specialist staff
• Help create a safe, positive and nurturing learning environment

Skills

SEND experience

ASD/Down’s syndrome knowledge

Personal care support

Reliable & flexible

Strong communicator

Team player

Job description

Job Title

SEND Teaching Assistant – Medical Needs, Down’s Syndrome & ASD

Location & Availability

Location: Wallington, SM6. Hours: 9:00am – 3:45pm. Availability: Full-time, part-time and day-to-day opportunities available.

Job Description

Are you passionate about supporting pupils with SEND and helping them feel confident, included and supported throughout their school day? A warm and welcoming specialist school in Wallington is looking for caring and dedicated SEND Teaching Assistants to join their supportive team. The school works with pupils with a range of additional needs, including medical needs, Down’s syndrome, ASD and complex learning needs. This is a great opportunity for experienced SEND professionals, Teaching Assistants, carers and parents of children with SEND who can bring patience, compassion and valuable personal experience to the role. The Role As a SEND Teaching Assistant, you will:

Responsibilities

• Support pupils with ASD, Down’s syndrome, medical needs and complex SEND
• Provide one-to-one and small group support where required
• Build positive and trusting relationships with pupils
• Support communication, social development and independence
• Assist with personal care and medical needs where required
• Support pupils with their individual learning activities
• Encourage confidence, engagement and participation
• Help pupils develop their communication, social and life skills
• Work closely with teachers, therapists and other specialist staff
• Help create a safe, positive and nurturing learning environment

Ideal Candidate

• Caring, patient and compassionate
• Experienced in supporting pupils with SEND, ideally within a school or specialist setting
• Understanding of ASD, Down’s syndrome and complex needs
• Comfortable supporting pupils with personal care and medical requirements
• Able to adapt their approach to meet individual needs
• A confident communicator and positive team player
• Reliable, flexible and proactive
• Keen to develop their SEND experience

Personal experience as a parent, carer or family member of someone with SEND is also welcomed and valued. INDLON

Benefits

• £50 in shopping vouchers if you refer a friend to us and we place them in the job.

Equal Opportunities & Compliance

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. This is a temporary position, unless stated otherwise.

Requirements

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

Salary / Pay Rate will be dependent on your skills and experience.