Job Title: SEN Teaching Assistant – ASD & Challenging Behaviour Location: Feltham, London (Near Feltham Station) Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30am – 3:30pm Contract: Full-Time | Long-Term (Starting End of September) Start Date: End of September 2025 Salary: Competitive (Dependent on Experience) Axcis Education is currently recruiting for an experienced SEN Teaching Assistant to join a SEND Primary School near Feltham Station. This is a full-time, long-term role, supporting a child with Autism (ASD), who is non-verbal and presents with challenging behaviour. You will be working as part of a 3:1 support team, so strong collaboration and communication skills are essential. This is a highly rewarding role suited to someone with resilience, confidence, and a strong understanding of behaviour support strategies. About the Role: -Supporting a non-verbal primary-aged pupil with Autism, on a 3:1 ratio, alongside two other support staff -Managing challenging behaviours using positive behaviour support techniques -Assisting with personalised learning plans and sensory-based activities -Implementing communication tools such as PECS or Makaton (experience preferred) -Ensuring a safe, structured, and supportive learning environment -Working closely with the class teacher, SENCO, and external specialists The Ideal Candidate Will: -Have proven experience working with children with ASD and challenging behaviour -Be confident working in a structured behaviour support setting -Have experience with non-verbal communication methods (PECS, Makaton, visuals, etc.) -Be calm, patient, and resilient under pressure -Hold a valid, enhanced DBS registered on the Update Service -Be available to start at the end of September 2025 Why Join This School? -Located just minutes from Feltham Station with excellent transport links -Supportive and well-structured school with a strong focus on staff training -Join a dedicated, experienced team who are passionate about supporting SEND pupils -A rewarding opportunity to make a significant difference in a child’s life<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. 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> Meryl McArthur&nbsp;</strong><br /><br /><strong><span style="color:#e0004d;">Telephone: </span> 020 7580 2956 | Ext: 1064</strong></strong>