Job Vacancy: SEND Teaching Assistant Location: Hillingdon, Hayes | Start Date: ASAP Hours: Full-Time (Monday–Friday, 8:15 AM – 4:15 PM) Pay: From £89 per day (PAYE) Are you passionate about supporting young people with complex emotional needs? A welcoming and inclusive SEND primary school in Hillingdon is seeking a dedicated SEMH Teaching Assistant to join their SEND School. This role involves working closely with pupils who already have EHCPs and often present with severe emotional and behavioural difficulties. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who can keep children engaged in classwork, manage challenging behaviour, and support emotional regulation in a structured, supportive environment. Key Responsibilities: -Provide 1:1 and small group support to primary-aged pupils with SEMH needs -Engage students in learning and help de-escalate disruptive behaviour -Maintain a calm, consistent presence in the classroom -Work closely with teaching staff to implement tailored learning and behaviour plans -Record progress and incidents in line with safeguarding and school policy Ideal Candidate: -Experienced in supporting pupils with SEMH and/or working in PRU or SEND settings -Skilled in de-escalation techniques and managing challenging behaviour fairly but firmly -Calm, empathetic, and professional under pressure -Excellent communication and interpersonal skills -Relevant training in safeguarding or behaviour management (desirable) Requirements: -Enhanced DBS on the Update Service -UK-based experience supporting children in educational settings -Availability to work full-time, Monday–Friday (8:15 AM – 4:15 PM) -Confident dealing with severe EBD and behavioural challenges If you're looking for a meaningful role where you can make a lasting impact on vulnerable young learners, inna SEND Primary school in Hayes, and can commit full-time, we’d love to hear from you. Apply today and join a committed team supporting children to thrive both emotionally and academically. 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>