Teaching Assistant - Primary

Axcis Education; Uxbridge; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Axcis Education is seeking an experienced 1:1 SEN Teaching Assistant to support a Year 4 pupil in a mainstream primary school in Hillingdon, Uxbridge. You will work 1:1 throughout the day, supporting SEMH and mental health needs within a warm, inclusive school environment.

The role emphasizes trauma-informed approaches, consistent routines and strong collaboration with the class teacher, SENCO and the school team. DBS and safeguarding are essential, with ASAP start preferred.

Qualifications

• Experience with SEMH needs and challenging behaviour management.
• Experience supporting children with emotional/mental health needs.
• Ability to build trusting relationships with pupils who may need support with adults.

Responsibilities

• Provide dedicated 1:1 support to a Year 4 pupil with SEMH and mental health needs.
• Help the pupil feel safe, secure and understood within the school environment.
• Develop trust and maintain clear professional boundaries with the pupil.
• Support emotional regulation and strategies to manage difficult emotions.

Skills

SEMH experience

Behaviour management

Trauma-informed

Teamwork

Emotional resilience

Job description

Location: Mainstream Primary School, Hillingdon, Uxbridge

Start Date: ASAP / Before October Half Term 2026

Hours: Monday–Friday, 8:30am–4:00pm

Contract: Full-Time | Long-Term | Full Academic Year

About the Role

Axcis Education is recruiting an experienced and dedicated 1:1 SEN Teaching Assistant to support a Year 4 pupil within a warm and inclusive mainstream primary school in Hillingdon, Uxbridge. This is a specialist SEMH and mental health-focused role supporting a child who has experienced trauma and requires a consistent, emotionally supportive adult to help them feel safe, regulated and able to access education. The school is looking for someone with a strong background in SEMH, challenging behaviour and supporting children with emotional and mental health needs. This is not simply a classroom support role; the successful candidate will play an important part in helping the pupil develop trust, emotional regulation, resilience and positive relationships with adults and peers. The successful candidate will ideally be able to build a strong relationship with the child while maintaining clear, consistent boundaries and predictable routines. Experience supporting children affected by trauma or adverse experiences would be highly advantageous. The school prides itself on strong relationships, a caring environment and a commitment to helping every child thrive academically, emotionally and socially.

The Role

You will work closely with the Year 4 pupil on a 1:1 basis, providing consistent support throughout the school day. Your responsibilities will include:

• Providing dedicated 1:1 support to a Year 4 pupil with SEMH and mental health needs.
• Supporting a child who has experienced trauma, helping them feel safe, secure and understood within the school environment.
• Building a trusting and positive relationship with the pupil while maintaining appropriate professional boundaries.
• Supporting emotional regulation and helping the pupil develop strategies to manage difficult emotions.
• Managing and de‑escalating challenging behaviour using calm, consistent and appropriate strategies.
• Identifying potential triggers and helping to reduce situations that may lead to dysregulation.
• Supporting the pupil to engage with learning and remain in the classroom wherever appropriate.
• Providing consistent routines, expectations and boundaries.
• Supporting the pupil's social development, communication and relationships with peers.
• Working closely with the class teacher, SENCO and wider school team to provide consistent support.
• Contributing to the pupil's individual support plans and monitoring their progress.
• Helping the pupil develop confidence, independence and positive coping strategies.

Essential Experience

• Previous experience working with children or young people with SEMH needs.
• Strong experience managing challenging behaviour, including de‑escalation and emotional dysregulation.
• Experience supporting children with emotional and/or mental health needs.
• The ability to build trusting relationships with children who may initially struggle to engage with adults.
• A calm, patient and emotionally resilient approach.
• Confidence maintaining clear and consistent boundaries.
• The ability to remain calm and professional during challenging situations.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• An understanding of how trauma and adverse experiences can affect a child's behaviour, emotional regulation and ability to engage with education.
• Experience working within a UK school setting.
• Experience supporting children affected by trauma would be highly desirable.
• Experience with ADHD, Autism, PECS and/or Makaton would also be beneficial, although the key requirement for this particular role is a strong SEMH, mental health and challenging behaviour background.

About You

• Calm and consistent when responding to challenging behaviour.
• Patient, nurturing and empathetic.
• Confident setting boundaries while maintaining positive relationships.
• Emotionally resilient and able to remain composed during difficult situations.
• Proactive in identifying triggers and supporting emotional regulation.
• Understanding of the importance of trust, routine and consistency when working with children who have experienced trauma.
• Passionate about supporting children who may find mainstream education challenging.
• Able to work collaboratively with teachers, the SENCO and other professionals.
• Committed to helping the pupil make progress both academically and emotionally.

Requirements

• Strong SEMH experience – essential.
• Strong challenging behaviour experience – essential.
• Previous experience supporting children with emotional and mental health needs.
• Experience working within a UK primary school.
• Enhanced DBS registered on the Update Service, or willingness to obtain one.
• Full-time availability, Monday–Friday, 8:30am–4:00pm.
• Availability to start ASAP / before October half term.

Why This Opportunity?

• Dedicated 1:1 role with a Year 4 pupil.
• Specialist focus on SEMH, mental health and emotional wellbeing.
• Opportunity to make a significant difference to a child who has experienced trauma.
• Work within a supportive and inclusive mainstream primary school.
• Develop valuable experience supporting children with complex emotional and behavioural needs.
• Long‑term opportunity for the full academic year.
• ASAP start available before October half term.

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.

Contact: Meryl McArthur

Telephone: [phone] | Ext: 1064