Challengign Behaviour Teaching Assistant

Overview

Axcis Education is recruiting a highly experienced SEND Teaching Assistant to support a child with challenging behaviour in a specialist education setting located in Camden (NW5). This is a full-time, term-time only position and requires a confident, calm, and skilled professional who can support the child to self-regulate, use positive behaviour strategies, and maintain a safe and structured learning environment.

• Provide 1:1 or small-group support for a child with significant challenging behaviour in a specialist setting.
• Support the development and implementation of behaviour support plans and contribute to progress reviews.
• Collaborate with teachers, SEN staff and external professionals to support student outcomes.

• Strong experience supporting children or young people with challenging behaviour.
• Confident in de-escalation and regulation techniques; able to remain calm, patient, and consistent under pressure.
• Ideally hold challenging behaviour training (e.g. Team Teach, MAPA, PRICE, or similar).
• Ability to follow behaviour support plans and contribute to progress reviews.
• Ability to work effectively with teachers, SEN staff, and external professionals.

Based in Camden, NW5. Long-term role with immediate start available. Full-time, term-time only.

• Competitive rates of pay.
• Ongoing support from a dedicated SEN consultant.
• Access to training and long-term placement opportunities.

If you are an experienced SEND TA with a strong background in challenging behaviour support and emotional regulation, we would welcome your application. For details, contact Jessica Flowerdew on  Ext: 1061. If you know someone else who might be interested, consider referring them and you could receive £50 in shopping vouchers when they are placed.

Axcis is an equal opportunities employer and does not discriminate based on age, gender, disability, race or any other protected characteristic.

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. An up-to-date DBS will be required, or Axcis may process one on your behalf, in addition to other mandatory compliance checks in line with DfE guidelines.

If the position involves work with children or vulnerable adults, this post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974 where applicable.

Axcis Education is an employment agency offering temporary and permanent positions. You must be suitably qualified for the position and be prepared to attend a face-to-face interview to demonstrate suitability.