SEND Teaching Assistant - Secondary

Axcis Education Recruitment; London; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading education recruitment agency is seeking a full-time Teaching Assistant for a secondary school in Muswell Hill. The role involves supporting students with special educational needs, collaborating with staff, and adapting to a dynamic environment. Ideal candidates will have experience with SEND and a commitment to student welfare.

Benefits

Opportunities for professional development

Supportive working environment

Term-time only hours

Qualifications

• Experience working with children or young people with SEND.
• Ability to build strong relationships.

Responsibilities

• Support students with additional and special educational needs.
• Collaborate with teaching staff and parents.
• Adapt to changes in day-to-day priorities.

Skills

Communication

Resilience

Adaptability

Job description

Axcis Education is currently recruiting for a full-time Teaching Assistant to join a well-established and inclusive secondary school in the Muswell Hill area. This is a fantastic opportunity to become part of a dedicated SEND department, supporting students with a range of special educational needs to overcome barriers to learning and thrive in their education. We are looking for someone who is calm, friendly, and proactive, with a strong commitment to helping young people achieve their full potential. The successful candidate will play a key role in providing one-to-one and small group support to some of the school’s most vulnerable students. Key Responsibilities: Support students with additional and special educational needs in and out of the classroom Collaborate with teaching staff, parents, and external professionals Use initiative and adaptability to respond to the needs of students and the wider school Advocate for students and challenge where appropriate to support their development Adapt flexibly to changes in day-to-day priorities Ideal Candidate Will: Have previous experience working with children or young people with SEND Be confident, professional, and able to build strong relationships Be resilient and tenacious in supporting student progress and wellbeing Be comfortable working in a dynamic, fast-paced secondary school environment This Role Offers: A supportive and welcoming working environment Opportunities for professional development and ongoing CPD Full-time hours (36 per week, Mon–Fri, term-time only) All applicants must have an enhanced DBS on the update service or be willing to obtain one through Axcis. If you're passionate about making a difference and have the skills and dedication to support students with SEND, we’d love to hear from you.

If you are interested, then please click on the apply button and contact Jessica Flowerdew on 0207 580 2956 | Ext: 1061.

If you are not interested in this role but know someone else who might be, don't forget that we offer £50 in shopping vouchers if you refer a friend to us and we place them in the job. For more details, contact your local Axcis office.

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).

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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Contact: Jessica Flowerdew

Telephone: [phone] | Ext: 1061