SEND Teaching Assistant – Autism Specialist School Hungerford Monday to Friday, 8:30am – 3:30pm From £92.63 per day About the Role We are seeking a compassionate and dedicated SEND Teaching Assistant to join a specialist all-age autism school in Hungerford. This rewarding role offers the opportunity to make a genuine difference in the lives of children and young people with autism by providing tailored support within a structured, nurturing and inclusive environment. Key Responsibilities • Provide one-to-one and small group support for students with autism and complex additional needs. • Support students with classroom learning through personalised activities and interventions. • Assist with personal care where required, ensuring dignity and respect at all times. • Respond calmly and effectively to challenging behaviour, using positive behaviour strategies. • Help implement individual behaviour and support plans to promote emotional wellbeing and social development. • Encourage communication, independence and engagement throughout the school day. • Work collaboratively with teachers, therapists and support staff to deliver high-quality education and care. About You The ideal candidate will be: • Experienced in supporting children or young people with autism and/or SEND needs. • Calm, resilient and confident in managing challenging behaviour. • Comfortable providing personal care when necessary. • Patient, empathetic and adaptable, with strong communication skills. • Passionate about supporting children to achieve their full potential in a safe and inclusive learning environment. If you are enthusiastic about supporting children and young people with autism and want to be part of a dedicated team, we would love to hear from you.<br/><br />If you are interested, then please click on the apply button and contact Molly Farrelly on 0207 580 2956 | Ext: 1049.<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> Molly Farrelly&nbsp;</strong><br /><br /><strong><span style="color:#e0004d;">Telephone: </span> 0207 580 2956 | Ext: 1049</strong></strong>