Location: Greenford, Ealing Hours: Monday–Friday, 8:30am–3:30pm (Wednesday until 4:00pm) Contract: Full-time, long-term Start Date: ASAP Role: 1:1 SEND Support Personal Care: Not required A welcoming mainstream primary school in Greenford, Ealing is looking for an experienced SEND Teaching Assistant to join their supportive SEN team. Initially, you will work 1:1 with a Year 1 pupil on a part-time basis while they gradually integrate into education. As the pupil becomes more settled and able to access the school environment, you will transition into supporting the school's SEND classes and wider SEN provision. The Role The pupil is pre-verbal, has sensory needs and can display challenging behaviour, including becoming physical towards themselves. They respond well to clear direction, structure and consistent support. Your responsibilities will include: Providing dedicated 1:1 support while the pupil integrates into school. Supporting communication, engagement and emotional regulation. Using sensory and multi-sensory activities to support learning and development. Managing challenging behaviour calmly and consistently. Helping the pupil become comfortable with school routines and expectations. Supporting the pupil to develop independence and confidence. Working closely with the class teacher and SEN team. As the pupil becomes more settled, supporting SEND classes and other pupils with additional needs. The Ideal Candidate We are looking for someone with experience supporting children with: SEND and/or Autism. Challenging behaviour. Pre-verbal or non-verbal communication needs. Sensory needs. Emotional regulation difficulties. Experience with PECS, Makaton and sensory-based approaches would be beneficial. You should be patient, calm, resilient and confident managing challenging behaviour while building a positive and trusting relationship with pupils. No personal care is required. Why This Role? ASAP start. Full-time, long-term opportunity. Initially focused on dedicated 1:1 support. Opportunity to develop experience across the school's SEND provision. Work alongside an experienced and supportive SEN team. Make a genuine difference to a child's transition into education.<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. 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> Meryl McArthur&nbsp;</strong><br /><br /><strong><span style="color:#e0004d;">Telephone: </span> 020 7580 2956 | Ext: 1064</strong></strong>