SEND Teaching Assistant – SEMH & ASD

Axcis Education; Carshalton; On-site; GBP 13,000 - 18,000; Full time

Job summary

Axcis Education in Carshalton is seeking a SEND Teaching Assistant to support pupils with SEMH and ASD in a specialist setting. The role involves one-to-one and small group support, helping pupils engage and build confidence in learning.

You will work closely with teachers and the support team to create a calm, safe environment and to implement personalised activities. The ideal candidate is caring, resilient and reliable, with experience in SEND and a willingness to learn.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting pupils with SEND, SEMH or ASD.
• Capable of delivering one-to-one and small group support.
• Comfortable managing challenging behaviour and maintaining safety.
• Ability to build trusting relationships and communicate effectively.
• DBS safeguarding compliance as required by the role.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils with SEMH, ASD and additional needs.
• Build positive and trusting relationships with pupils.
• Provide one-to-one and small group support where required.
• Support pupils with emotional regulation and engagement.
• Help pupils develop coping strategies and participate in learning.
• Create a calm, safe and positive learning environment.
• Work closely with teachers and the wider support team.

Skills

Patience

Emotional resilience

Relationship-building

Communication

Team player

Flexibility

Education

Teaching Assistant qualification

Job description

SEND Teaching Assistant – SEMH & ASD

Location: Carshalton, SM5 Hours: 9:00am – 3:45pm Availability: Full-time, part-time and day-to-day opportunities available

Are you passionate about supporting pupils with SEND and helping them overcome barriers to learning? A supportive specialist setting in Carshalton is looking for caring, resilient and dedicated SEND Teaching Assistants to join their team. The setting supports pupils with SEMH, ASD and a range of additional learning needs, providing a structured and nurturing environment where pupils can develop their confidence, independence and emotional wellbeing. This is a fantastic opportunity for experienced SEND professionals, Teaching Assistants, youth workers, support workers, carers and parents of children with SEND who can bring patience, understanding and strong relationship-building skills to the role.

The Role

• Support pupils with SEMH, ASD and additional learning needs
• Build positive and trusting relationships with pupils
• Provide one-to-one and small group support where required
• Support pupils with emotional regulation and engagement
• Help pupils manage challenging situations and develop coping strategies
• Encourage positive behaviour and participation in learning
• Support communication, social development and independence
• Help deliver personalised learning activities
• Work closely with teachers and the wider support team
• Create a calm, safe and positive learning environment

The Ideal Candidate

• Caring, patient and emotionally resilient
• Experienced in supporting pupils with SEND, SEMH or ASD
• Confident supporting pupils who may display challenging behaviour
• Able to build strong and trusting relationships
• Calm and consistent when supporting pupils with emotional regulation
• Flexible, proactive and willing to learn
• A confident communicator and strong team player
• Reliable and committed to supporting pupils' individual needs

Experience as a Teaching Assistant, youth worker, support worker, carer or parent of a child with SEND would be welcomed.

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.

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.

For more details, contact your local Axcis office.

Contact: Patsy Boguzas

Telephone: [phone] | Ext: 1031