Job Title: SEN Teaching Assistant – Early Years Location: Brent, London (Near Neasden Station) Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30am – 4:00pm Contract: Full-Time | Long-Term Role (Potential to Go Permanent) Start Date: ASAP Exciting Opportunity in a Supportive Early Years SEN School – Brent Are you a compassionate and enthusiastic individual with experience in Early Years and a passion for supporting children with additional needs? Axcis Education is currently recruiting for a full-time SEN Teaching Assistant to join a nurturing Early Years SEN School in Brent, located just a short walk from Neasden Station. This specialist provision caters to children in the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) with a range of special educational needs, including Autism and complex learning difficulties. The school has a warm, community-focused ethos and offers excellent facilities tailored to young learners. About the Role -Support early years-aged pupils (ages 3–5) with Autism and complex needs on a 1:1 and small group basis, in line with their EHCPs. -Assist the class teacher in delivering tailored, play-based learning and sensory activities. -Use communication aids such as PECS and Makaton to support language development. -Provide personal care when required, ensuring children are cared for with dignity and respect. -Foster the development of early communication, independence, and social interaction skills. -Contribute to regular progress tracking and daily feedback for parents and staff. The Ideal Candidate Will: -Have Early Years experience, ideally in a nursery, EYFS class, or early intervention setting. -Hold a Level 3 CACHE qualification in Early Years (or equivalent), or have demonstrable experience working in Early Years education. -Be confident supporting children with Autism, communication needs, and sensory processing challenges. -Be willing to assist with personal care. -Be a warm, patient, and reliable team player. -Hold a valid DBS on the Update Service (or be willing to apply). Why Join This School? -Conveniently located near Neasden Underground Station, with excellent transport links across London. -A highly supportive team and leadership who value staff wellbeing and training. -A calm, inclusive setting with excellent resources designed for Early Years SEN learners. -Opportunity for ongoing professional development and possible progression to a permanent contract.<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>