Job Advert: Teaching Assistant – Alternative Provision Location: Tottenham, London Contract Type: Full-time, Permanent Do you have a passion for supporting children with additional needs? We are looking for a dedicated and compassionate Teaching Assistant to join our alternative provision primary school in Tottenham. Our school provides a safe and nurturing environment for children who require additional support due to challenging behaviour, social, emotional, and mental health (SEMH) needs. Many of our students benefit from sensory rooms and therapeutic approaches, and you will play a vital role in helping them succeed. About Us Our school is a welcoming and inclusive space where children thrive through personalised learning and emotional support. We are committed to empowering our students to reach their full potential by: Creating tailored learning experiences. Supporting their emotional regulation and resilience. Using sensory strategies and interventions to meet individual needs. The Role As a Teaching Assistant in our alternative provision, you will: Provide one-to-one and small group support to children with SEMH and additional needs. Assist the teacher in planning and delivering engaging lessons tailored to students’ needs. Help to implement individual education plans (IEPs) and behaviour management strategies. Support students’ use of sensory rooms and other therapeutic interventions. Build positive, trusting relationships with students, helping them feel safe and valued. Use de-escalation techniques to support children during moments of emotional dysregulation. About You To thrive in this role, you will: Have experience working with children who exhibit challenging behaviour or have additional needs. Be patient, empathetic, and committed to making a difference in students' lives. Be adaptable and able to work collaboratively as part of a team. Demonstrate a calm and positive approach to managing behaviour. Desirable but not essential: Knowledge or experience of sensory integration techniques. Training in de-escalation techniques or trauma-informed practice. Previous experience in alternative provision, SEN, or specialist settings. What We Offer A supportive and inclusive team environment. Opportunities for professional development and training. Access to resources, including sensory rooms and therapeutic spaces. A rewarding role where you can see the impact of your work every day.<br/><br />If you are interested, then please contact Jessica Flowerdew on 0207 580 2956 | Ext: 1061 and click on the apply button.<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> Jessica Flowerdew&nbsp;</strong><br /><br /><strong><span style="color:#e0004d;">Telephone: </span> 0207 580 2956 | Ext: 1061</strong></strong>