Teaching Assistant – SEN (Autism & SLD) Location: Castlebar, London Start Date: September 2026 (Trial Days Available ASAP) Contract: Full-Time, Long-Term Working Hours: Monday to Friday | School Hours Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience About the Role We are seeking a compassionate and dedicated Teaching Assistant to join a supportive Special Educational Needs setting in Castlebar Ealing from September 2026. Trial days are available immediately for suitable candidates. This rewarding role involves supporting pupils with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), Severe Learning Difficulties (SLD), and additional complex needs. You will work closely with teachers and specialist staff to help deliver individualised learning programmes and create a positive, inclusive learning environment. You will be working in a classroom with children upto 7, at primary age, with two or three other SEND TA's and 1 teacher. Key Responsibilities -Provide 1:1 and small-group support for pupils with Autism and additional learning needs. -Support communication and engagement using strategies such as PECS and Makaton where appropriate. -Assist pupils with personal care requirements when needed. -Support the implementation of Individual Education Plans (IEPs) and learning targets. -Promote a structured, safe, and engaging learning environment. -Monitor and record pupil progress, providing feedback to teaching staff. -Contribute to planning, review, and progress meetings with the wider team. -Encourage pupils' independence, confidence, and social development. Requirements -Previous experience supporting children with Autism, SLD, SEN, or within an Early Years setting. -Knowledge of PECS, Makaton, or alternative communication methods is desirable. -Willingness to support pupils with personal care needs. -Patient, caring, and proactive approach to supporting children. -Ability to commit to a full-time position from September 2026. -Relevant safeguarding checks and references required. Why Join This School? -Supportive and welcoming staff team. -Access to specialist SEN resources and facilities. -Ongoing training and professional development opportunities. -Opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of children with additional needs. -Trial days available immediately for suitable candidates.<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>