Teaching Assistant

Axcis Education Recruitment; West Drayton; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Potential for permanent placement

Inclusive school community

Job summary

An educational recruitment agency is seeking a full-time Teaching Assistant in West Drayton to support pupils with SEMH and ASD. Starting in January 2026, you'll provide targeted support, manage behaviour, and collaborate with teachers to create a safe and nurturing environment. Strong communication and a proactive approach to behaviour management are essential, with Team-Teach training being a plus. This role offers an opportunity to contribute meaningfully to students' lives within an inclusive community.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting children with ASD, SEMH, or challenging behaviour.
• Confident and proactive approach to behaviour management.
• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service or willingness to obtain.
• Strong communication skills and a team-focused mindset.
• Team-Teach training is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Provide targeted support for pupils with SEMH and ASD.
• Manage dysregulation with professionalism and compassion.
• Collaborate with the class teacher and SEND team.
• Help create a safe and supportive learning environment.

Skills

Experience supporting children with ASD

Behaviour management

Teamwork

Strong communication skills

Job description

Overview

Send Teaching Assistant – Primary School SRP (West Drayton)
Start Date: January 2026
Full‑time, 8:30am – 3:30pm, long‑term, supportive environment near West Drayton Station.

Key Responsibilities

• Targeted support for pupils with SEMH and ASD, managing dysregulation with professionalism and compassion.
• Behaviour management using de‑escalation and positive reinforcement.
• Collaborate with the class teacher and wider SEND team.
• Help create a safe, structured, and supportive learning environment.

Requirements

• Experience supporting children with ASD, SEMH, or challenging behaviour.
• Confident, proactive approach to behaviour management.
• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to obtain one).
• Strong communication skills and a team‑focused mindset.
• Team‑Teach training – highly desirable.

Benefits

Opportunity to join an inclusive school community where staff are dedicated to making a genuine difference in pupils’ lives. Potential for permanent placement.

Contact

Meryl McArthur
Telephone: [phone] | Ext: 1064