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 seeking a compassionate and experienced SEN Teaching Assistant to join the team at a vibrant SEND Primary School in Greenford. This well-resourced school supports 148 pupils with a range of special educational needs, offering a nurturing environment for children with general developmental delay (GDD), visual and hearing impairments, and autism spectrum disorder (ASD). The ideal candidate will be hands-on, engaging with all children and providing the support they need to thrive. Key Responsibilities: -Support small classes of around 8 pupils, working alongside one teacher and three teaching assistants. -Assist children with GDD and sensory needs, including supporting those requiring moving and handling (hoisting). -Help to de-escalate situations for both verbal and non-verbal pupils, ensuring their emotional well-being. -Utilise communication methods such as PECS and Makaton to enhance engagement and understanding. -Be comfortable providing personal care, including toileting and hygiene support, as part of your role. What the School Offers: -Sensory rooms for pupils who may feel overstimulated, allowing them a calming space when needed. -Access to excellent resources, including a swimming pool and trained staff in rebound therapy. -Opportunities for ongoing training and professional development. -A supportive and collaborative working environment. Requirements: -Previous experience working in an SEN setting is essential. -An enhanced DBS on the update service is required. -A commitment to supporting pupils throughout the academic year. -Willingness to assist with personal care when necessary. The ideal candidate, must be available fulltime, Monday- Friday, use initiative, be enthusiastic and engaging with the children. The school has great facilities and has a great working environment. INDLON<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>