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SEND Teaching Assistant

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Experienced SEND Teaching Assistant – 1:1 Support | Primary School | Redbridge

Full-Time | Immediate Start | Long-Term Role

Axcis Education is working with a nurturing and inclusive primary school in Redbridge to recruit a highly experienced SEND Teaching Assistant to support a non-verbal pupil with global developmental delay and severe social, emotional and mental health (SEMH) needs.

This is a full-time position starting as soon as possible, continuing for the remainder of the academic year, with the potential for a long-term role for the right person. The successful candidate will bring a trauma-informed, child-centred approach and a genuine commitment to making a lasting difference in a child’s life.

The Role:

• One-to-one support for a pupil in Key Stage 1 or 2
• Supporting communication, sensory regulation and emotional wellbeing
• Implementing strategies tailored to a child with early trauma and developmental delay
• Working closely with the SENCO, class teacher, and external specialists
• Using visual aids, routines and positive behaviour support to create a safe and structured environment

Who We’re Looking For:

• A highly experienced SEND TA, preferably with a background in Psychology, Child Development or related field
• Proven experience supporting non-verbal pupils and children with SEMH or complex needs
• Skilled in using communication aids such as PECS, Makaton, or visual schedules
• Emotionally resilient, calm under pressure, and confident in supporting behavioural challenges
• A strong understanding of the impact of childhood trauma and attachment difficulties

If you have the experience, empathy, and expertise to support a vulnerable child with complex needs, apply with Axcis Education today. We look forward to hearing from you.