Location: Brent, London (Short walk from Kensal Rise Station) Setting: SEND Secondary School (with a Primary School nearby) Start Date: 2nd Week of September 2026 Contract: Monday to Friday, 8:30am – 4:00pm Position Type: Flexible Day-to-Day Cover (Opportunity to Trial) with Potential to Become Full-Time & Permanent About the Role Axcis Education is working in partnership with a highly regarded, inclusive SEND Secondary School in Brent, located just a short walk from Kensal Rise and Brondesbury Park stations. The school also has a linked primary provision nearby, creating a strong and supportive SEND education community across both settings. This is a fantastic opportunity for a dedicated SEND Teaching Assistant to join on a flexible day-to-day cover basis, starting from the 2nd week of September 2026, with the potential for the role to develop into a full-time and permanent position for the right candidate. The school is well-known for its warm, collaborative culture, excellent leadership, and purpose-built SEN facilities designed to support pupils with a wide range of complex needs. This role is also ideal for candidates looking to trial the school environment through daily cover work before committing long-term. The Role As a SEND Teaching Assistant, you will: Provide 1:1 and small-group support to pupils with Autism and complex SEN, in line with their EHCPs. Support learning interventions alongside teachers and the wider SEN team. Use alternative communication methods such as Makaton, PECS, or similar systems to support engagement and understanding. Provide personal care support where required, in a respectful and professional manner. Support pupils’ social, emotional, communication, and life skills development. Contribute positively to a nurturing and inclusive learning environment across both primary and secondary SEND settings. The Ideal Candidate Will Have experience supporting children or young people with Autism and/or complex SEND. Be confident using alternative communication methods such as PECS or Makaton. Be comfortable supporting personal care needs where required. Be adaptable and confident working across SEND Secondary and nearby Primary settings. Be a strong team player with excellent communication skills. Hold an Enhanced DBS registered on the Update Service (or be willing to apply). Be open to flexible day-to-day work with potential to transition into a long-term role. Why Join This School? Fantastic location – just minutes from Kensal Rise Station with excellent transport links. Inclusive SEND Secondary School with a supportive nearby Primary provision. Warm, welcoming, and highly collaborative school community. Modern, purpose-built SEN facilities supporting a wide range of needs. Excellent opportunity to trial the school through daily cover work before committing long-term. Strong potential to secure a full-time, permanent position. A genuinely rewarding role where you can make a meaningful difference every day. INDLON<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>