SEND Teaching Assistant (Non Verbal)

Axcis Education Recruitment; Wallington; On-site; GBP 2,583,000 - 3,506,000; Full time

Job summary

Axcis Education Recruitment is seeking a SEND Teaching Assistant to support pupils with SEND, including autism and non-verbal communication needs, at a growing specialist school in Wallington. The role involves building strong relationships, assisting with personalised learning, and collaborating with teachers and therapists to meet individual needs.

Hours are 8:45am to 3:30pm, Monday to Friday. This temporary position offers a supportive, nurturing environment with opportunities to develop

Qualifications

• Experience supporting children with SEND, particularly Autism and non-verbal pupils.
• Strong relationship-building skills with pupils and a patient, proactive approach.
• Ability to work well within a supportive team and adapt to individual needs.

Responsibilities

• Provide dedicated support to pupils with SEND, including autism and non-verbal communication needs.
• Build trusting relationships to support emotional, social, and educational development.
• Assist with personalised learning activities and encourage independence.
• Support pupils with communication, engagement, and confidence building.
• Collaborate with teachers, therapists, and the wider support team to meet individual needs.

Skills

SEND experience

Autism

Non-verbal support

Sensory needs

Teamwork

Job description

SEND Teaching Assistant (Non Verbal)

Location: Wallington, SM6

Hours: 8:45am to 3:30pm, Monday to Friday

Are you an experienced SEND Teaching Assistant looking for an exciting opportunity to join a growing specialist school where you can make a real difference every day? A warm, welcoming, and highly supportive specialist school in Wallington is seeking a dedicated SEND Teaching Assistant to join their fantastic team. This is a brilliant opportunity for someone passionate about supporting pupils with additional needs and who thrives in a nurturing, inclusive environment. The school currently has Year 7 and Year 8 cohorts, with plans to welcome a new year group each academic year. This provides a fantastic opportunity for the successful candidate to grow alongside the school, building strong relationships with pupils and becoming a key part of the school’s continued development. Set within beautiful grounds, the school provides an excellent working environment where staff are valued, supported, and encouraged to develop professionally.

Why Join This School?

• Fantastic school grounds and a welcoming atmosphere.
• Excellent working hours: 8:45am to 3:30pm.
• Supportive and experienced leadership team.
• Friendly and collaborative staff culture.
• Opportunity to grow with an expanding specialist provision.
• Strong focus on teamwork, pupil development, and creating positive outcomes.
• Chance to build meaningful relationships with pupils and support their progress.

The Role

• Provide dedicated support to pupils with SEND, including Autism, non-verbal communication needs, and sensory needs.
• Build strong, trusting relationships with pupils to support their emotional, social, and educational development.
• Assist with personalised learning activities and encourage independence.
• Support pupils with communication, engagement, and confidence building.
• Work closely with teachers, therapists, and the wider support team to meet individual pupil needs.
• Create a positive, structured, and encouraging learning environment.

The Ideal Candidate Will Have:

• Previous experience supporting children or young people with SEND, particularly Autism, non-verbal pupils, and sensory needs.
• Strong relationship-building skills and the ability to connect with pupils on an individual level.
• A positive, can-do attitude with a willingness to support wherever needed.
• A patient, caring, and proactive approach.
• The ability to work effectively as part of a supportive team.
• A genuine passion for helping pupils achieve their full potential.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a SEND Teaching Assistant who wants to join a forward-thinking specialist school, make a lasting impact, and grow alongside an exciting developing provision.

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.

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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