SEND TA – Autism & Mental Health | Havering | From £92/day | Secondary | Havering | September Start | Full-Time | Long-Term We are recruiting on behalf of a mainstream secondary school in Havering with an integrated SEND provision, who are seeking a Teaching Assistant to support a student with autism and co-occurring mental health needs. This dual-diagnosis role requires a thoughtful, calm, and emotionally intelligent TA who can support the student academically, emotionally and socially. The school has a warm, team-oriented environment and excellent leadership, with a 'Good' Ofsted rating. It is walking distance from Overground and bus links, and has staff parking available. In this role, you will be: • Supporting a Year 8 student with ASD and anxiety. • Helping with emotional regulation, classroom engagement and social interaction. • Encouraging independence while maintaining safe boundaries and support. • Liaising with SENCO, teachers, and external agencies when required. • Keeping accurate records to monitor wellbeing and academic progress. What we’re looking for: • Experience with ASD and/or mental health needs (anxiety, depression, school refusal). • Emotionally resilient with a nurturing, encouraging approach. • Excellent communicator and active team player. • Understanding of sensory needs, routines and positive behaviour support. Perfect for a candidate with experience in SEND or mental health, or someone aiming to pursue a career in psychology, therapy or inclusion support.<br/><br />If you are interested, then please click on the apply button and contact Max Anastasiou on 020 7580 2956 | Ext: 1069.<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> Max Anastasiou&nbsp;</strong><br /><br /><strong><span style="color:#e0004d;">Telephone: </span> 020 7580 2956 | Ext: 1069</strong></strong>