Job Title: Complex Needs Teaching Assistant Location: London, Wandsworth Hours: 8:30am-4:00pm Pay: Paid to scale Job Description: We are seeking a passionate and dedicated Complex Needs Teaching Assistant to join our educational team in London. Our school caters to students of all ages with a range of complex needs including physical, emotional, behavioural, and learning difficulties. The ideal candidate will have a strong desire to make a positive impact on the lives of children with special educational needs and be committed to inclusivity and personalized support. Key Responsibilities: • Provide tailored assistance to students with complex needs, ensuring they can access the curriculum and engage effectively in learning activities. • Work closely with the lead teacher to implement individual education plans (IEP) and behaviour support plans, adapting resources and strategies to meet the diverse needs of each student. • Assist with the daily care of students, which may include support with mobility, feeding, and personal hygiene, while encouraging independence. • Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams including therapists, psychologists, and other educational professionals to support students' overall development. • Maintain a safe, supportive, and inclusive classroom environment that promotes positive behaviour and learning. • Assist in the development of social skills through guided interaction with peers and structured activities. • Monitor and record student progress, providing feedback to the lead teacher and contributing to assessments and reports. • Engage in professional development opportunities to enhance knowledge and skills related to special education and complex needs support. Qualifications: • Previous experience working with children or young adults with complex needs in an educational or care setting. • NVQ Level 2/3 or equivalent in Supporting Teaching and Learning in Schools or a relevant field is desirable, but not essential. • Excellent communication skills, including the ability to effectively communicate with students, staff, and parents. • Patience, empathy, resilience, and a proactive approach to problem-solving. • Willingness to undergo relevant training, including safeguarding, first aid, and any specific interventions as required by the school. • An enhanced DBS check will be required for the successful candidate. INDLON <br/><br />If you are interested, then please click on the apply button and contact Jake White on 020 7580 2956 l Ext: 1068.<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> Jake White&nbsp;</strong><br /><br /><strong><span style="color:#e0004d;">Telephone: </span> 020 7580 2956 l Ext: 1068</strong></strong>