Axcis Education is currently seeking a highly experienced and dedicated 1:1 Teaching Assistant to join a primary school after half-term, supporting a Year 4 pupil with Autism and challenging behaviour. This is a fantastic opportunity for an individual with strong SEND experience who can bring patience, understanding, and expertise to help a pupil succeed. Role Overview: The successful candidate will provide tailored support to a young male with ADHD and ASD who requires close assistance throughout the school day. The pupil demonstrates challenging behaviour and requires someone with proven experience working with SEND pupils in a primary setting. Key Responsibilities: Supporting the pupil with their learning while accommodating their needs, including offering regular rest and movement breaks such as badminton or board games. Working with the adapted curriculum, as the pupil is working below age-related expectations. Managing and de-escalating challenging behaviours, which may include occasional spitting, throwing objects, and hitting out at adults or peers. Using effective strategies to engage the pupil in a safe and supportive environment. Collaborating with teaching staff to ensure the pupil’s educational and emotional needs are met. Key Requirements: Significant experience working with SEND pupils, particularly those with ASD and challenging behaviour. Ability to manage difficult behaviour calmly and effectively. A patient, flexible, and physically fit individual who can engage with the pupil and adapt as needed. A caring, professional, and discreet nature. Ideally, the candidate will be Team Teach trained, or willing to undergo training. Candidates with prior experience in similar roles are strongly preferred. We are not looking for graduates seeking future teaching roles or learning mentors. Additional Information: The role is expected to start with trial sessions during the week beginning 21st October. Candidates must be available for trial days. If you have the skills and experience to support this pupil in a nurturing and effective manner, we would love to hear from you. Please contact Axcis Education to discuss the role further.<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;150 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>