Teaching Assistant

Axcis Education Recruitment; Romford; On-site; GBP 11,000 - 18,000; Full time

Job summary

Axcis Education Recruitment is seeking a confident 1:1 SEND Teaching Assistant to provide dedicated behaviour-support for a male pupil in Harold Wood from September. The role is full-time, long-term, and starts in September, with a focus on clear guidance, structured tasks and consistent boundaries.

You will work closely with the class team to monitor progress, use de-escalation strategies, and support emotional regulation while building a positive relationship with the pupil.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a SEND Teaching Assistant, Behaviour Teaching Assistant or Learning Support Assistant.
• Experience providing 1:1 support within a primary school.
• Experience supporting children with attention, behaviour or emotional-regulation needs.
• Strong behaviour-management and de-escalation skills.
• Confidence giving clear direction and maintaining boundaries.
• Ability to remain calm when behaviour becomes challenging.
• A patient, resilient and consistent personality.
• Ability to build rapport without losing professional authority.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Understanding of safeguarding and professional boundaries.
• Full-time availability from September.
• Commitment to a long-term role.

Responsibilities

• Providing dedicated 1:1 support to a male primary-aged pupil
• Helping the pupil remain focused during lessons
• Giving clear instructions and breaking tasks into manageable steps
• Redirecting attention when the pupil becomes distracted
• Supporting the pupil to follow classroom routines and expectations
• Using positive reinforcement to encourage appropriate behaviour
• Maintaining firm, fair and consistent boundaries
• Applying de-escalation strategies when the pupil becomes frustrated
• Supporting emotional regulation and positive decision-making
• Helping the pupil develop independence and confidence
• Supporting transitions and less-structured parts of the school day
• Working closely with the class teacher, SENCO and pastoral staff
• Recording behaviour, progress and relevant observations accurately
• Maintaining strong safeguarding and professional standards

Skills

SEND Teaching Assistant

1:1 Support

Behaviour Management

De-escalation Skills

Teamwork

Job description

1:1 SEND Teaching Assistant – Behaviour Support – Harold Wood Up to £100 per day | Full-Time | Long-Term | September Start

Axcis are working with a welcoming primary school in Harold Wood, Havering, who are seeking a confident SEND Teaching Assistant to provide dedicated 1:1 support to a male pupil from September. The pupil can struggle to remain focused, follow instructions and manage his behaviour during lessons. He requires a consistent adult who can provide clear direction, break tasks into manageable steps and help him develop more positive routines around learning. The school is looking for someone personable and resilient who can build a positive relationship with the pupil while maintaining firm, fair boundaries. The school is accessible from Harold Wood, Romford, Gidea Park, Hornchurch, Brentwood and surrounding areas.

About the Role

• Providing dedicated 1:1 support to a male primary-aged pupil
• Helping the pupil remain focused during lessons
• Giving clear instructions and breaking tasks into manageable steps
• Redirecting attention when the pupil becomes distracted
• Supporting the pupil to follow classroom routines and expectations
• Using positive reinforcement to encourage appropriate behaviour
• Maintaining firm, fair and consistent boundaries
• Applying de-escalation strategies when the pupil becomes frustrated
• Supporting emotional regulation and positive decision-making
• Helping the pupil develop independence and confidence
• Supporting transitions and less-structured parts of the school day
• Working closely with the class teacher, SENCO and pastoral staff
• Recording behaviour, progress and relevant observations accurately
• Maintaining strong safeguarding and professional standards

What We’re Looking For

• Previous experience as a SEND Teaching Assistant, Behaviour Teaching Assistant or Learning Support Assistant
• Experience providing 1:1 support within a primary school
• Experience supporting children with attention, behaviour or emotional-regulation needs
• Strong behaviour-management and de-escalation skills
• Confidence giving clear direction and maintaining boundaries
• Ability to remain calm when behaviour becomes challenging
• A patient, resilient and consistent personality
• Ability to build rapport without losing professional authority
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• Understanding of safeguarding and professional boundaries
• Full-time availability from September
• Commitment to a long-term role

This is an excellent opportunity for a strong 1:1 Teaching Assistant who can provide the structure, encouragement and direction a pupil needs to succeed. If you have strong behaviour-support experience and can build positive relationships while maintaining clear expectations, apply today for this SEND Teaching Assistant role in Harold Wood.

INDLON

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.

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.