Autism Specialist Teaching Assistant | From £89/day | Barking & Dagenham | September Start | Full Time | Long Term Supply Axcis are working with a supportive and inclusive secondary school in Barking and Dagenham to recruit a Teaching Assistant with experience supporting students with autism. This full-time, long-term role is to start in September and is ideal for someone who is patient, structured and confident working with young people in Key Stage 3 and 4. The school has a strong SEN department and provides a calm, structured environment to help autistic students access the curriculum and thrive socially. You will be working closely with teaching staff and the SENCO to provide tailored 1:1 and small group support for pupils with a range of needs across the autism spectrum. In this role, you will: • Support autistic students with accessing lessons, communication, and emotional regulation throughout the school day. • Use visual supports such as timetables and now/next boards to promote structure and reduce anxiety. • Help manage sensory sensitivities and low-level behaviours that may arise due to transitions or changes in routine. • Work collaboratively with teachers, SENCOs and therapists to implement EHCP targets and autism-specific strategies. • Foster social skills, independence and self-esteem in both classroom and unstructured settings. What we’re looking for: • Previous experience working with children or young people with autism, ideally in a secondary or specialist setting. • Familiarity with autism strategies such as PECS, TEACCH, Zones of Regulation or sensory circuits. • A calm, consistent and empathetic approach, with a focus on positive reinforcement and relationship building. • Confidence in supporting behaviour and communication challenges in a respectful and proactive way. If you're passionate about supporting autistic students and are looking for a rewarding long-term role in a secondary setting, we’d love to hear from you.<br/><br />If you are interested, then please click on the apply button and contact Max Anastasiou on 020 7580 2956 | Ext: 1069.<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> Max Anastasiou&nbsp;</strong><br /><br /><strong><span style="color:#e0004d;">Telephone: </span> 020 7580 2956 | Ext: 1069</strong></strong>