SEND College Teaching Assistant (SEMH/PMLD/Challenging Behaviours) Location: West Norwood Type: Full-Time Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of young people with special educational needs? We are seeking a dedicated and experienced SEND Support Worker to join our team at Send College, supporting students with SEMH, PMLD, and challenging behaviours. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in working with children and young adults in an educational or college setting, and possess the necessary safeguarding clearances. Key Responsibilities: - Support students with SEMH, PMLD, and challenging behaviours - Assist with personal care when required - Implement behaviour management strategies, including Team Teach techniques (training is a bonus) - Provide academic support and facilitate learning activities - Use computers and classroom resources effectively - Promote a safe and positive learning environment Requirements: - Valid Child and Adult DBS Enhanced clearance - Experience working with SEND students in secondary or college environments - Confident in managing challenging behaviours - Personal care experience is essential - Strong communication and interpersonal skills - Ability to use a computer and assist with classroom activities - Relevant academic background or qualifications in Education or related fields (preferred) Desirable: - Team Teach trained (or willing to undertake training) - Experience with PMLD, SEMH, or challenging behaviours<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.<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> Molly Farrelly&nbsp;</strong><br /><br /><strong><span style="color:#e0004d;">Telephone: </span> 0207 580 2956 | Ext: 1049</strong></strong>