Job Advert: Experienced SEND Teaching Assistant – Secondary School ?? Wandsworth, London ?? Start Date: Monday 15th September ?? Monday–Friday | 8:00am – 4:00pm ?? Full-Time | Paid to Scale We are seeking to appoint a committed, experienced, and empathetic SEND Teaching Assistant to support students with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) at a welcoming and inclusive secondary school in Wandsworth. About the Role: As a SEND Teaching Assistant, you will be an essential part of the school’s Inclusion and SEN team. You will work closely with students across Key Stages 3 and 4, helping them to access the curriculum, develop their social and emotional skills, and achieve their personal and academic goals. This role will involve both in-class support and small group or one-to-one interventions, with a focus on fostering independence and building resilience in learners with a variety of needs. Key Responsibilities: • Provide tailored support to students with a range of SEND, including but not limited to ASD, ADHD, SEMH, dyslexia, and speech and language difficulties. • Work collaboratively with classroom teachers to implement individual learning strategies and ensure inclusive teaching practices. • Support students with Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs), helping to monitor and review progress in collaboration with the SENCO. • Lead or assist with targeted small group or one-to-one interventions, focusing on literacy, numeracy, social communication, or emotional regulation. • Assist with managing behaviour in line with school policy, encouraging positive engagement in lessons and during social times. • Record observations and contribute to student progress reports and review meetings. • Liaise with parents/carers and external professionals as required. The Ideal Candidate Will Have: • At least one year of experience supporting students with SEND in a secondary school setting. • A good understanding of the secondary curriculum and the challenges faced by students with additional needs. • Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build trusting relationships with students, staff, and families. • A calm, patient, and adaptable approach, with the ability to work effectively in sometimes challenging situations. • Experience using strategies to support emotional regulation, communication, and sensory needs is highly desirable. • A commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. <br/><br />If you are interested, then please click on the apply button and contact Jake White on 020 7580 2956 l Ext: 1068.<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> Jake White&nbsp;</strong><br /><br /><strong><span style="color:#e0004d;">Telephone: </span> 020 7580 2956 l Ext: 1068</strong></strong>