SEND Teaching Assistant

Job Advertisement: Teaching Assistant (SEND School)

Location: Sutton

Hours: Full-time, 8:55 AM - 3:45 PM

Start Date: ASAP

We are seeking a committed and adaptable Teaching Assistant to join our dedicated team at a SEND school in Sutton. This full-time role involves supporting students with Social, Emotional, and Mental Health (SEMH) needs and challenging behaviours across various age groups.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Provide tailored support to students with SEMH needs and challenging behaviour in line with individual education plans.
2. Assist teachers in delivering engaging and inclusive lessons.
3. Work flexibly across different age groups, adapting to the unique needs of each class.
4. Support students’ social, emotional, and academic development in a safe and nurturing environment.
5. Implement behaviour management strategies effectively, promoting positive outcomes for students.

Requirements:

1. Experience working with students with SEMH needs and challenging behaviour (preferred but not essential).
2. Strong interpersonal skills, patience, and resilience.
3. Flexibility to work with various age groups and adapt to changing needs.
4. A genuine passion for supporting children with special educational needs.

What We Offer:

1. A supportive and inclusive school community.
2. Opportunities for professional development and training.
3. The chance to make a meaningful difference in students’ lives.

If you’re ready to contribute to a dynamic and rewarding school environment, we’d love to hear from you!

Contact: Emily Baker

Telephone: 020 7580 2956 l Ext 1052

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).

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.