Teaching Assistant - Secondary

Axcis Education; London Borough of Islington; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 19,000; Full time

Job summary

Axcis Education is recruiting a dedicated Teaching Assistant to support students aged 11-19 with complex SEND in a specialist Islington school. You will provide 1:1 and small-group support, assist with learning, communication, and personal care where needed, and work with the SEN team to implement personalised strategies.

This temporary role offers flexibility with full-time or part-time hours and requires a caring, patient approach and strong teamwork to help students access their learning and

Qualifications

• Experience supporting children or young people with SEND.
• Patience, caring and resilient approach.
• Ability to assist with personal care when required.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Passion for helping students overcome barriers to learning.
• Ability to build positive relationships with students, staff and families.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 and small-group support to secondary-aged students with complex SEND needs.
• Support students' learning, communication, social development, and emotional wellbeing.
• Assist with personal care where required, ensuring dignity, safety, and respect at all times.
• Work alongside teachers and the SEN team to implement personalised learning strategies.
• Encourage positive behaviour, independence, and engagement in lessons and school activities.
• Help create a safe, inclusive, and supportive learning environment.

Skills

SEND support

1:1 assistance

classroom teamwork

communication skills

patience

Job description

Location: Islington

Pay: £92.63 per day (PAYE)

Hours: Full-time or part-time available

About the Role

We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Teaching Assistant to join a specialist SEND secondary school in Islington. This rewarding role involves supporting students aged 11-19 with a range of complex special educational needs and disabilities, helping them to access learning, develop independence, and achieve their full potential. You will work closely with teachers and other support staff to provide both academic and pastoral support, tailoring your approach to meet individual student needs. Some students may require personal care support as part of their daily routine.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 and small-group support to secondary-aged students with complex SEND needs.
• Support students' learning, communication, social development, and emotional wellbeing.
• Assist with personal care where required, ensuring dignity, safety, and respect at all times.
• Work alongside teachers and the SEN team to implement personalised learning strategies.
• Encourage positive behaviour, independence, and engagement in lessons and school activities.
• Help create a safe, inclusive, and supportive learning environment.

Requirements

• Previous experience supporting children or young people with SEND, particularly complex needs.
• A patient, caring, and resilient approach to supporting students.
• Confidence in assisting with personal care duties when required.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• A genuine passion for helping young people overcome barriers to learning and succeed.
• The ability to build positive relationships with students, staff, and families.

Why Apply?

• Opportunity to make a meaningful difference in a specialist SEND setting.
• Flexible full-time and part-time opportunities available.
• Supportive and welcoming school environment.
• Valuable experience working with secondary-aged students with complex needs.
• Potential for long-term and permanent opportunities.

If you are passionate about supporting young people with SEND and are looking for a rewarding role within a specialist secondary school, we'd love to hear from you.

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.

Contact: Molly Farrelly
Telephone: [phone] | Ext: 1049