SEN Teaching Assistant – Primary School (Maternity Cover) Location: Ealing, Southall, Greater London Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:45 AM – 3:45 PM Start Date: April 2025 Contract: Full-Time | 1-Year Maternity Cover Axcis Education is recruiting for a committed and experienced SEN teaching assistant to join a vibrant and inclusive mainstream primary school in Ealing. This one-year maternity cover role offers a fantastic opportunity to support pupils aged 4–11 with speech and language needs, Autism, and a range of other special educational needs. Key Responsibilities: -Deliver 1:1 and small group interventions for children with SEN, particularly focusing on speech and language difficulties and Autism. -Collaborate closely with class teachers to create inclusive learning environments across Nursery to Year 6. -Use alternative communication systems such as PECS and Makaton to support pupils with language barriers. -Support emotional regulation, engagement, and classroom participation for all learners. Candidate Requirements: -Previous experience working with SEN children in a mainstream or specialist setting. -Confident using PECS and Makaton to aid communication. -Calm, empathetic, and positive approach to behaviour and learning support. -Strong communication and teamwork skills. -Willingness to provide personal care if required. What the School Offers: -A supportive and inclusive school community. -Collaborative teaching staff and regular SEN-focused training opportunities. -A rewarding role making a real difference in children’s daily school experience. If you are passionate about supporting children with special educational needs and want to be part of a nurturing and forward-thinking school, apply now to secure this exciting one-year full-time role starting April 2025.<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>