Year 7 Teaching Assistant

Axcis Education; Greater London; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 17,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly PAYE pay

Long-term, full-time opportunity

Job summary

Axcis Education is seeking a confident 1:1 Teaching Assistant to support a Year 7 pupil at a specialist Sutton school on a full-time, long-term basis. You will build a trusting relationship, support learning and life skills, and help the student engage with lessons throughout the school day.

The ideal candidate will have experience supporting children with SEND/SEMH, strong communication, and the ability to remain calm under pressure.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children or young people with SEND, SEMH, Autism, or behavioural needs.
• A calm, resilient, and patient approach.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Confidence supporting young people on a 1:1 basis.

Responsibilities

• Providing dedicated 1:1 support for a Year 7 pupil throughout the school day.
• Building a positive and trusting relationship with the student
• Supporting learning, engagement, and participation in lessons
• Encouraging the development of independence, social skills, and emotional regulation
• Promoting life skills and positive behaviour strategies

Skills

1:1 support

Communication skills

Calm under pressure

Relationship-building

SEND experience

Job description

1:1 Teaching Assistant - Year 7 Pupil Sutton | Full-Time | Long-Term Opportunity | Immediate Start | Term Time Only

A specialist school in Sutton is seeking a confident and dedicated 1:1 Teaching Assistant to support a Year 7 pupil on a full-time, long-term basis. The school is looking for a strong role model who can build a positive relationship, provide consistent support, and help the student engage successfully in school life. The ideal candidate will have experience supporting children with additional needs and a strong interest in promoting independence, confidence, and life skills. This role requires someone who can remain calm under pressure, set clear boundaries, and encourage positive engagement both inside and outside the classroom.

Key Responsibilities

• Providing dedicated 1:1 support for a Year 7 pupil throughout the school day
• Building a positive and trusting relationship with the student
• Supporting learning, engagement, and participation in lessons
• Encouraging the development of independence, social skills, and emotional regulation
• Promoting life skills and positive behaviour strategies

The Ideal Candidate Will Have

• Experience working with children or young people with SEND, SEMH, Autism, or behavioural needs
• A calm, resilient, and patient approach
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills
• Confidence supporting young people on a 1:1 basis

Why Join Axcis Education

• Weekly PAYE pay
• Long-term, full-time opportunity

Salary / Pay Rate will be dependent on your skills and experience.

Equal Opportunities

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.

Contact

Charlotte Carberry

Telephone: [phone] l Ext: 1046