Position: SEND Teaching Assistant Location: Kingston, London Type: Full-time, Monday-Friday (8:00?am – 3:30?pm) Salary: Paid to scale About the Role We are seeking a dedicated SEND (Special Educational Needs and Disabilities) Teaching Assistant to join our vibrant Kingston school community. Working closely with classroom teachers, you will support pupils with a range of additional needs, helping them achieve academic, social and personal milestones in a safe, inclusive environment. Key Responsibilities • Provide one-to-one and small-group support to students with SEND, reinforcing lesson content and classroom routines. • Implement individualized education plans (IEPs) and record progress against set targets. • Assist with the preparation of teaching materials, adaptive resources and classroom organisation. • Foster positive behaviour through consistent, respectful strategies and promote independence. • Liaise with teachers, SEN coordinators, parents and external professionals to ensure holistic support. • Participate in staff meetings, training sessions and safeguarding duties as required. Essential Requirements • GCSEs (or equivalent) in English and Mathematics; Level 2 or above in a relevant SEND qualification (e.g., CACHE Level 2/3, NVQ). • Experience supporting children with diverse SEND profiles (e.g., autism, dyslexia, speech & language difficulties). • Strong communication and teamwork skills; ability to maintain confidentiality. • Commitment to safeguarding and child protection policies. Desirable • First-Aid or Safeguarding training. • Experience using assistive technology or therapeutic interventions. What We Offer • Competitive salary aligned with national scales. • Ongoing professional development and mentorship. • Supportive, inclusive school culture with a focus on staff wellbeing. <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>