Teaching Assistant – SEN (Autism & Complex Needs) Location: Greenford, Ealing Start Date: January 2026 Contract Type: Full-Time, Long-Term Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:45am – 3:45pm Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience About the Role Axcis Education is working in partnership with a dedicated Primary Special Needs School in Greenford, Ealing, to recruit a compassionate and experienced Teaching Assistant for a full-time, long-term position starting in January 2026. This is a rewarding opportunity to support pupils with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and complex needs, working closely with a multidisciplinary team to deliver personalised learning and promote inclusion. Key Responsibilities -Provide 1:1 and small group support for pupils with Autism and Asperger’s Syndrome -Use communication strategies such as PECS and Makaton to support learning -Support pupils with personal care, where required -Assist with the implementation of Individual Education Plans (IEPs) -Promote a structured, engaging, and supportive learning environment -Record and report on pupil progress -Contribute to planning, review, and progress meetings Requirements -Previous experience supporting children with Autism, or experience within EYFS -Confidence using PECS and familiarity with Makaton -Willingness to support with personal care -Patient, empathetic, and proactive approach -Ability to commit to full-time hours from September 2025 -Enhanced DBS on the Update Service, or willingness to obtain one Why Join This School? -Supportive and welcoming team environment -Excellent facilities and access to specialist SEND resources -Easily accessible via public transport in Ealing and Greenford <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>