Job Opportunity: 1:1 SEN Teaching Assistant (Year 5 – ADHD & ASD Support) Location: Prestigious Private School, West London (Notting Hill) Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30am – 3:30pm Contract: Start ASAP Full-Time, Term-Time Only Rate: Competitive (depending on experience) About the Role An exciting opportunity has become available for a compassionate and proactive 1:1 SEN Teaching Assistant to support a Year 5 pupil at a leading private school in West London. The pupil has ADHD and ASD and would benefit from consistent guidance and gentle support throughout the school day. The role will focus on helping the pupil stay organised, manage transitions, and develop positive social interactions with peers. The successful candidate will support the child in understanding appropriate behaviour, friendships, and classroom expectations, using a calm and encouraging approach. This is a rewarding opportunity to make a meaningful difference by supporting a bright pupil to feel confident, organised, and successful within a busy school environment. Key Responsibilities -Provide 1:1 support to a Year 5 pupil with ADHD and ASD -Help the pupil organise their belongings, timetable, and schoolwork -Offer gentle guidance and reminders to support appropriate behaviour -Support the development of positive friendships and social interactions -Assist the pupil with focus, transitions, and classroom routines -Work closely with teachers, SENCOs, and parents to ensure a consistent support approach -Encourage confidence, independence, and emotional regulation Requirements -Experience supporting primary-aged pupils with ADHD and/or ASD -Strong communication and relationship-building skills -Patient, calm, and able to provide consistent gentle guidance -Experience supporting organisation, focus, and social development -Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (essential) -Experience in a primary school or SEN support role is highly desirable Why Join This School? -Work within a supportive and well-resourced private school -Opportunity to make a genuine difference to a pupil’s daily school experience -Collaborative and welcoming staff environment -Excellent opportunity to develop SEND experience in a high-quality setting<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>