Teaching Assistant – Secondary School Location: Harrrow Position Type: Full-Time Working Hours: Monday – Friday, 08:45 – 15.45 Start Date: Immediate (ASAP) Overview We are currently recruiting a dedicated and compassionate Teaching Assistant to join a specialist secondary school situated in the London Borough of Wandsworth. Conveniently located near both Earlsfield and Southfields stations, this supportive educational environment caters to secondary-aged pupils with autism. Core Responsibilities • Provide targeted 1-to-1 and small-group classroom support to enhance student engagement and development. • Promote student autonomy by fostering essential life skills and daily independence. • Assist pupils with personal care and hygiene routines, maintaining their dignity and comfort at all times. • Collaborate closely with teaching staff and specialists to maintain a structured, inclusive, and positive learning atmosphere. Candidate Specification • Previous experience within an educational or care setting (e.g., SEN Teaching Assistant, Support Worker, or Care Assistant) is highly advantageous. • A patient, resilient, and professional demeanor, with a genuine commitment to special educational needs. • Prepared and comfortable undertaking personal care duties as part of the daily routine. • Hold a valid Enhanced DBS certificate registered on the Update Service, or be willing to undergo the application process. Application Process To apply for this position, please submit your updated CV. Suitable candidates will be contacted promptly to discuss the next steps. INDLON <br/><br />If you are interested, then please click on the apply button and contact Andrew Murphy on 020 7580 2956 | Ext: 1007.<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> Andrew Murphy&nbsp;</strong><br /><br /><strong><span style="color:#e0004d;">Telephone: </span> 020 7580 2956 | Ext: 1007</strong></strong>