Job Title: SEND Teaching Assistant – Autism Resourced Provision (ARP) Location: Ealing, West London (Mainstream Primary School) Working Hours: Monday to Friday | 8:30 AM – 4:00 PM Contract: Long-term with potential for permanent placement Start Date: September About the Role: Axcis Education is seeking a dedicated SEND Teaching Assistant to join the Autism Resourced Provision (ARP) in a supportive mainstream primary school in Ealing. You’ll be working with Upper Key Stage 2 pupils with Autism Spectrum Disorder, and a range of additional special educational needs (SEND). This is a fantastic opportunity to make a genuine impact by helping children access learning through a structured, nurturing environment. Key Responsibilities: -Provide 1:1 and small group support to pupils with autism and complex needs -Assist in delivering structured lessons and communication strategies, such as Colourful Semantics -Help implement and follow Individual Education Plans (IEPs) -Support pupils with challenging behaviours, including incidents such as spitting, kicking, or swearing, using consistent behaviour management strategies -Provide personal care support if required -Foster a safe, engaging, and inclusive classroom environment -Work collaboratively with the class teacher, ARP staff, and external professionals Requirements: -Previous experience supporting children with Autism and SEND in a school setting -Comfortable managing challenging behaviour in a calm and professional manner -Familiarity with PECS, Makaton, or Colourful Semantics is highly desirable -Kind, patient, and adaptable approach -Must have a valid Enhanced DBS registered on the Update Service Why Join This School? Be part of a dedicated and collaborative ARP team within a mainstream setting -Access to ongoing training and support from experienced staff -Opportunity to build long-term relationships and see your impact on student progress -Located in Ealing with excellent public transport links Interested in a fulfilling, long-term role supporting children with additional needs? Apply today or get in touch with Axcis Education for more information.<br/><br />If you are interested, then please click on the apply button and contact Meryl McArthur on 020 7580 2956 | Ext: 1064.<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> Meryl McArthur&nbsp;</strong><br /><br /><strong><span style="color:#e0004d;">Telephone: </span> 020 7580 2956 | Ext: 1064</strong></strong>