SEND Teaching Assistant - Secondary Provision (KS3 & KS4) Location: Islington Pay: £95 - £105 per day Role: Full-Time - Monday - Friday - Term Time Only Hours: 8:30am-3:30pm Are you passionate about supporting young people with additional needs? Do you have experience working with autistic students or those with SEND and want to make a genuine difference every day? We are working in partnership with a welcoming and well-resourced SEND secondary provision that is seeking dedicated SEND Teaching Assistants to support students across Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4. This specialist setting provides a nurturing environment where students are encouraged to develop academically, socially, and emotionally while building the confidence and skills needed for adulthood. The school is purpose-built to support the needs of its learners and offers a range of excellent facilities, including: • Spacious and well-equipped classrooms • Small-group learning spaces • Dedicated therapy and sensory rooms • Relaxation and wellbeing areas • Multi-purpose learning environments • Sports and PE facilities • Food Technology suites • Science laboratories • On-site dining facilities The provision follows autism-friendly practices and uses a Positive Behaviour Support approach throughout the school. Staff work collaboratively to help students develop independence, emotional regulation, resilience, and positive relationships. The Role As a SEND Teaching Assistant, you will: • Provide academic, social, and emotional support to students with SEND. • Support autistic learners using structured routines, visual aids, and personalised strategies. • Deliver targeted interventions on a 1:1 and small-group basis. • Promote positive behaviour and emotional wellbeing. • Encourage students to develop confidence, independence, and essential life skills. • Work closely with teachers, therapists, and support staff to meet individual learning needs. About You We are looking for candidates who: • Have experience supporting children or young people with SEND, particularly Autism. • Are patient, empathetic, and resilient. • Can build positive and trusting relationships with students. • Have strong communication and teamwork skills. • Are passionate about helping young people overcome barriers to learning. • Are committed to creating a safe, inclusive, and supportive learning environment. Ideal Backgrounds This opportunity would suit individuals with experience in: • SEND schools • Mainstream education settings • Youth work • Support work • Care settings • Residential services • Psychology or Education graduates looking to gain practical SEND experience Why Apply? • Join a dedicated and supportive team. • Gain valuable experience within a specialist secondary SEND setting. • Work in a modern, well-resourced learning environment. • Make a lasting difference to the lives of young people. • Opportunity for long-term and permanent positions. If you're looking for a rewarding role where every day brings the opportunity to positively impact a young person's future, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today to be considered for this exciting SEND Teaching Assistant opportunity.<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>