SEND Teaching Assistant – 1:1 ASD Support

Location: Hackney, East London
Job Type: Full-time, Long-term
Salary: £89 per day upwards
Start: 23/02/26

Description:
Axcis are working with a mainstream primary school in Hackney that is looking to appoint an SEND Teaching Assistant to provide 1:1 support to a pupil with autism.

The role is a full-time SEND Teaching Assistant position, supporting a child who can become overwhelmed by noise and transitions and requires consistent 1:1 support throughout the school day. The SEND Teaching Assistant will help with emotional regulation, engagement in learning, and keeping the pupil safe and focused.

This SEND Teaching Assistant role would suit someone with experience supporting children with autism, ASD, ADHD or additional needs, either in a school, care, youth work or support setting. A calm, patient and proactive approach is essential.

Key Responsibilities:
• Providing 1:1 SEND support to a primary-aged pupil with autism
• Supporting learning, behaviour and emotional regulation
• Working closely with the class teacher and SENCO
• Following EHCP targets and behaviour support plans
• Maintaining a calm, consistent presence

Ideal Candidate:
• Experience as an SEND Teaching Assistant, Learning Support Assistant or Support Worker
• Experience with autism / ASD highly desirable
• Patient, resilient and reliable
• Available full-time

Why this school:
• Strong inclusion and send provision
• Excellent staff-to-pupil ratios
• Supportive and experienced send leadership

Why Axcis:
• Specialist send agency with autism expertise
• Ongoing training and development opportunities
• Consistent work with trusted schools