Position: SEND Teaching Assistant Location: Richmond, London Hours: Monday-Friday, 9:00?am – 1:00?pm (part-time) Salary: Paid to scale (according to national agenda for special educational needs) Role Overview We are seeking a dedicated SEND Teaching Assistant to support learners with special educational needs in a vibrant Richmond primary setting. Working closely with the class teacher and specialist staff, you will help create an inclusive environment that promotes academic progress, social confidence, and emotional wellbeing. Key Responsibilities • Provide targeted one-to-one and small-group support to pupils with SEND, following individual Education Plans (IEPs). • Assist the class teacher in preparing and adapting teaching materials, resources, and activities. • Implement behaviour-management strategies and promote positive routines. • Monitor and record pupil progress, reporting observations to senior staff. • Encourage independence in daily tasks, communication, and personal care where required. • Contribute to a safe, respectful, and stimulating classroom atmosphere. Essential Requirements • Experience working with children who have a range of SEND profiles (e.g., autism, ADHD, moderate learning difficulties). • Level 2/3 Teaching Assistant qualification or equivalent experience. • Strong interpersonal skills, patience, and a collaborative approach. • Knowledge of safeguarding procedures and confidentiality standards. Desirable • First-aid certification or willingness to obtain it. • Training in SEN-specific strategies (e.g., TEACCH, sensory integration). What We Offer • Competitive salary aligned with the national SEND scale. • Professional development opportunities and access to specialist training. • Supportive team culture within a well-resourced school. <br/><br />If you are interested, then please click on the apply button and contact Jake White on 020 7580 2956 l Ext: 1068.<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. 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 />If the position you are applying for involves working with children or vulnerable adults, this post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974.</em><br /><br /><em>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> Jake White&nbsp;</strong><br /><br /><strong><span style="color:#e0004d;">Telephone: </span> 020 7580 2956 l Ext: 1068</strong></strong>