ASD Teaching Assistant (Independent school in Sutton) Are you committed, patient and passionate about supporting young people with autism? A specialist independent day school in Sutton is looking for a Teaching Assistant to join its dedicated and nurturing team. This school provides a calm, quiet and low-arousal environment designed to meet the needs of autistic young people. With very small class sizes, sensory-friendly classrooms and an individually tailored curriculum, the school creates a safe and positive space where pupils can learn, grow and thrive. The team has extensive experience working with young people who may have been out of education or who are anxious about attending school. Staff work closely with families and professionals to support re-engagement with learning and help pupils build confidence, independence and friendships. As a Teaching Assistant, you will: • Support pupils’ learning in a calm, structured and nurturing environment • Help deliver personalised academic, social, emotional and sensory programmes • Build trusting, supportive relationships with pupils • Use a child-centred, trauma-informed approach at all times • Work collaboratively with teachers, therapists and families • Contribute to creating enabling, sensory-aware classroom spaces What We Offer • A highly supportive and positive staff culture • Small class sizes allowing for genuine individual focus • Training and continuous professional development • A chance to make a real and lasting difference in young people’s lives We’re Looking For • Experience supporting autistic children or young people (desired) • A calm, empathetic and resilient approach • Strong communication and teamwork skills • A passion for helping pupils overcome barriers to learning If you’re committed to supporting young people to thrive and want to be part of a school that truly makes a difference, we’d love to hear from you. Apply today to join a specialist school in Sutton where every young person is supported to succeed. <br/><br />If you are interested, then please click on the apply button and contact Emily Baker on 020 7580 2956 l Ext 1052.<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> Emily Baker&nbsp;</strong><br /><br /><strong><span style="color:#e0004d;">Telephone: </span> 020 7580 2956 l Ext 1052</strong></strong>