Job Title: 1:1 SEN Teaching Assistant (Year 8 - ASD Support) Location: Private School, West London Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30 am - 3:30 pm Pay Rate: Competitive, based on experience Description: An exciting opportunity has arisen for a compassionate and experienced 1:1 SEN Teaching Assistant to support a highly intelligent Year 8 student at a prestigious private school in West London. The student is high-functioning with ASD, and faces mental health challenges, though no formal diagnosis has been made. The student struggles with social interactions and navigating school life, and would benefit from personalized 1:1 support. The ideal candidate will have previous experience working with secondary-aged students in the UK, particularly in providing 1:1 support for children with ASD. You will be patient, understanding, and able to help the student better cope with school environments by assisting with social interactions, academic tasks, and emotional regulation. Key Responsibilities: -Provide 1:1 support to a Year 8 student with ASD, helping them understand social interactions and navigate their school day. -Work closely with the student on academic tasks, including writing and organizing thoughts. -Offer emotional support to help the student manage mental health challenges. -Adapt your approach to their specific needs, including breaking tasks into smaller steps and creating strategies to help them cope in a busy school environment. -Collaborate with teaching staff and parents to ensure consistent and supportive care. -Support the development of the student’s social and communication skills, helping them feel more confident and comfortable at school. Requirements: -Previous experience working 1:1 with children with Autism in a UK secondary school setting. -An understanding of supporting students with high-functioning ASD and mental health challenges. -Ability to communicate effectively and adapt your approach to the student's needs. -Strong organizational skills and patience. -Enhanced DBS on the update service (essential). -Knowledge of Chinese would be beneficial but not essential. Why Work Here? -Supportive and welcoming school environment. -Opportunities to make a lasting impact on the life of a bright and capable student. -Work in a prestigious private school with excellent facilities and resources. This role is perfect for a dedicated individual with a passion for supporting students with special educational needs. If you have the right experience and want to work in a rewarding and supportive setting, apply now!<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>