Axcis Education is seeking a passionate and experienced Teaching Assistant to join an autism specialist school located in Wandsworth. This is a fantastic opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of young people with autism and other special educational needs. About the School: The school caters to students aged 6–19 with autism and additional needs, offering a highly supportive and structured environment tailored to their individual requirements. Pupils benefit from small class sizes and a high staff-to-student ratio, with support provided either on a 1:2 or 1:1 basis, depending on their specific needs. About the Role: As a Teaching Assistant, you will play a key role in supporting students' academic, social, and personal development. Your responsibilities will include: • Working closely with students to provide personalised support that meets their individual needs. • Implementing tailored strategies to help students engage with the curriculum and develop key skills. • Supporting students in managing their behaviour and emotional regulation in a positive and empathetic manner. • Collaborating with teachers and other staff to create a nurturing and inclusive learning environment. Essential Requirements: • Proven experience working with children or adults with autism in a similar setting. • A solid understanding of autism and the strategies needed to support individuals on the spectrum effectively. • A child and adult enhanced DBS certificate registered on the update service. • Resilience, patience, and excellent communication skills. • Confident with personal care Details: • Immediate start. • Working hours are 08:30–16:00, Monday to Friday. • Term-time only, on a long-term basis. This role offers a rewarding opportunity to work within a dedicated team in a specialist environment. If you have the skills and experience required, apply today and help empower students to achieve their full potential! <br/><br />If you are interested, then please contact Rachel Grant on 0161 529 9200 | Ext: 5004 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> Rachel Grant&nbsp;</strong><br /><br /><strong><span style="color:#e0004d;">Telephone: </span> 0161 529 9200 | Ext: 5004</strong></strong>