Special Needs Teaching Assistant

Axcis Education Recruitment; Maidenhead; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 20,000; Full time

Job summary

Axcis Education Recruitment is seeking a caring SEND Teaching Assistant to join a specialist school in Maidenhead from 7 September. The role is full-time, Monday to Friday, 8:30am–3:30pm, supporting pupils with ASD and predominantly non-verbal learners.

You will work with experienced teachers and a multidisciplinary team to help pupils access learning and achieve goals. The successful candidate should have experience with SEND/ ASD and be comfortable with personal care, de-escalation, and varied

Qualifications

• Previous experience working with children or young people with SEND, particularly ASD.
• Confident managing challenging behaviour and able to use de-escalation techniques.
• Comfortable providing personal care with compassion and dignity.

Responsibilities

• Help pupils access learning and develop communication and independence skills.
• Support pupils with autism in a highly supportive environment.
• Assist during difficult situations using calm de‑escalation techniques.

Skills

SEND experience

ASD experience

ABA experience

Job description

We are currently seeking a caring, resilient and dedicated SEND Teaching Assistant to join a specialist school in Maidenhead from 7th September. This is a full-time position, working Monday to Friday from 8:30am to 3:30pm, supporting children and young people with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) in a rewarding and highly supportive environment. The school provides education for pupils who are predominantly non-verbal and have a range of complex learning, communication and additional needs. Working alongside experienced teachers and a multidisciplinary team, you will play a key role in helping pupils access learning, develop their communication and independence skills, and achieve their individual goals through consistent, tailored support. The successful candidate will be confident managing challenging behaviour and able to use calm, positive de‑escalation techniques to support pupils during difficult situations. Personal care is an essential part of the role, so applicants must be comfortable providing this support with compassion, respect and dignity. Previous experience working with children or young people with SEND, particularly those with ASD, is highly desirable. We are looking for someone with a patient, proactive and flexible approach who is committed to making a genuine difference. Candidates who are qualified Applied Behaviour Analysts or who have practical experience of Applied Behaviour Analysis (ABA) are especially encouraged to apply. The role offers a daily rate of £92.63 and provides the opportunity to become part of a dedicated team that is committed to helping every pupil reach their full potential. If you are passionate about supporting children with autism and are looking for a fulfilling full-time role starting in September, we would love to hear from you. INDLON

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.

This is a temporary position, unless stated otherwise.

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.

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.