SEND Support Assistant

Overview

SEN Teaching Assistant – All-Through Special Needs School

Location:

Woodford Green
Full-Time | ASAP

Are you an experienced and compassionate SEN Teaching Assistant looking for a new opportunity? A well-established all-through special needs school in Woodford Green is seeking a skilled TA to join their dedicated team. This is a fantastic chance to support students with complex needs in a nurturing, inclusive environment that values every learner.

• Provide 1:1 and small group support tailored to individual learning and communication needs
• Assist with the delivery of structured, engaging activities
• Support emotional regulation and promote student independence
• Help maintain a calm, inclusive, and safe classroom environment
• Collaborate effectively with teachers, therapists, and other support staff

• Proven experience in an SEN setting (school or alternative provision)
• Confidence working with non-verbal students across various age groups
• Familiarity with PECS and/or Makaton is highly desirable
• Patient, empathetic, and proactive approach to supporting children with additional needs

If you are interested, please click on the apply button and contact Molly Farrelly on  Ext: 1049.

If you are not interested in this role but know someone else who might be, we offer £50 in shopping vouchers if you refer a friend and we place them in the job. For more details, contact your local Axcis office.

This is a temporary position
, unless stated otherwise.

Axcis is an equal opportunities employer and does 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. 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 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.

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