Location: SEND Primary School, Greenford Position: Full-Time SEN Teaching Assistant Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:45am - 3:45pm Start Date: ASAP Commitment: Full academic year Axcis is looking for a compassionate and experienced SEN Teaching Assistant to join a dynamic team at a well-resourced SEND Primary School in Greenford. The school supports 148 pupils with a variety of special educational needs, including general developmental delay (GDD), visual and hearing impairments, and autism spectrum disorder (ASD). The successful candidate will play a hands-on role in helping these children thrive in a nurturing environment. Key Responsibilities: -Support small classes (around 8 pupils), working closely with one teacher and three teaching assistants. -Assist children with GDD and sensory needs, including those requiring hoisting and other moving/handling support. -Help manage and de-escalate situations with both verbal and non-verbal pupils. -Use communication methods such as PECS and Makaton to engage and support pupils. -Provide personal care, including toileting and hygiene support, as part of your role. What the School Offers: -Sensory rooms for pupils needing a calming space. -Excellent resources, including a swimming pool and trained staff in rebound therapy. -Opportunities for ongoing professional development. -A supportive and collaborative working environment. Requirements: -Previous experience in an SEN setting is essential. -Enhanced DBS on the update service. -Commitment to supporting pupils throughout the academic year. -Willingness to assist with personal care when necessary. -The ideal candidate will be full-time, Monday to Friday, enthusiastic, and proactive, with a genuine passion for engaging with children. The school offers excellent facilities and a positive working environment.<br/><br />If you are interested, then please click on the apply button and contact Meryl McArthur on 020 7580 2956 | Ext: 1064.<br /><br />If you are not interested in this role but know someone else who might be, <strong>don&#39;t forget that we offer &pound;50 in shopping vouchers if you refer a friend to us and we place them in the job.</strong> For more details, contact your local Axcis office.<br /><br /><em>This is a temporary position, unless stated otherwise.</em><br /><br /><em>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.<br /><br />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.<br /><br />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).<br /><br />Axcis Education is an employment agency offering temporary supply work for daily, short-term and long-term assignments in addition to permanent positions.<br /><br />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.<br /><br />Salary / Pay Rate will be dependent on your skills and experience.</em><br /><br /><strong><span style="color:#e0004d;"><a href="/job-page-disclaimer">View the disclaimer</a></span></strong><br /><br /><strong><span style="color:#e0004d;"><strong>Contact: </strong></span><strong> Meryl McArthur&nbsp;</strong><br /><br /><strong><span style="color:#e0004d;">Telephone: </span> 020 7580 2956 | Ext: 1064</strong></strong>