SEND Teaching Assistant — SEMH & ASD Support

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

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.