Position Title: Teaching Assistant for Autistic Student Location: Croydon Contract Type: Full-Time Salary: £95 day rate Job Overview: Axcis is working to recruit a teaching assistant to join a Secondary School in Croydon. The school is a vibrant and inclusive learning community dedicated to fostering the growth and development of all their students. Their mission is to create a safe, nurturing, and stimulating environment where every child can thrive academically, socially, and emotionally. The school prides itself on its strong emphasis on inclusion, understanding, and respect for all learners. We are seeking a compassionate, patient, and dedicated teaching assistant to support students with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) in a secondary school setting. In this role you will work closely with the classroom teacher, SENCO, and other support staff to help students with ASD engage meaningfully in lessons, improve their learning outcomes, and develop social and emotional skills. The role requires an understanding of autism, the ability to adapt teaching methods, and a commitment to fostering a positive and inclusive school environment. Key Responsibilities: • Provide individual or small group support to students with ASD, adapting teaching methods and resources to meet their specific learning needs and styles. • Assist the classroom teacher in managing the classroom environment to ensure that students with ASD are included and supported during lessons. • Help implement strategies to support positive behaviour, using methods such as visual aids, structured routines, and sensory tools to help students regulate emotions and behaviour. • Adapt learning materials to ensure accessibility for students with ASD, ensuring they have the necessary tools to participate fully in lessons. • Assist students in developing appropriate social interactions, helping them build relationships with peers and staff in a school setting. • Work alongside teachers, SENCO, and other professionals to ensure a holistic approach to the student's education and well-being. • Encourage students to develop self-management and independent learning skills, helping them build confidence and resilience. • Assist students during less structured times, such as lunchtime, break time, or transitions between lessons, to ensure a smooth and supportive experience. Requirements • Experience working with secondary school aged students • Experience working with ASD students • Passionate about supporting students with additional needs. • A proactive and collaborative approach to working with colleagues and other professionals. • Ability to remain adaptable and positive in the face of challenges. <br/><br />If you are interested, then please contact Hannah Bassett on 020 7580 2956 l Ext: 1066 and click on the apply button.<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;150 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.<br /><br />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 />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> Hannah Bassett&nbsp;</strong><br /><br /><strong><span style="color:#e0004d;">Telephone: </span> 020 7580 2956 l Ext: 1066</strong></strong>