SEND Teaching Assistant – Autism & Communication Needs – Tower Hamlets £95–£110 per day | Full-Time | Long-Term | Tower Hamlets Axcis Education is looking for an experienced and engaging SEND Teaching Assistant to join a welcoming primary school in Tower Hamlets. This is a full-time, long-term opportunity supporting pupils with Autism and communication needs, both on a 1:1 basis and in small groups. The ideal candidate will be confident supporting children who may be verbal or non-verbal, and comfortable using communication and visual strategies such as PECS, Makaton, Now & Next boards, visual timetables and sensory activities. Experience within an SEN room, ARP, special school or mainstream SEND setting would be particularly valuable. The school is looking for someone who is calm, proactive and able to build relationships quickly, while encouraging pupils to become more independent and confident in their learning. About the Role: • Supporting pupils with Autism, communication difficulties and additional learning needs • Providing 1:1 and small-group support • Using visual communication strategies to support routines and engagement • Supporting pupils with emotional regulation and sensory needs • Helping children access phonics, literacy, numeracy and classroom activities • Working closely with the class teacher, SENCO and wider SEND team • Encouraging independence without over-supporting pupils About You We would particularly like to hear from candidates who: • Have previous experience working with children or young people with SEND • Have experience supporting Autism and communication needs • Are confident working with pupils who may be non-verbal or have limited communication • Are patient, reliable and comfortable adapting their approach to the individual child • Can commit to a full-time, long-term position • Have experience with PECS, Makaton, sensory support or visual resources – desirable but not essential Location The role is based in Tower Hamlets, with strong transport links across East London via the District, Hammersmith & City, Central, Elizabeth and DLR lines, depending on the school location. This makes the opportunity particularly accessible for candidates travelling from Newham, Hackney, Stratford, Barking and surrounding East London areas. INDLON<br/><br />If you are interested, then please click on the apply button and contact Molly Farrelly on 0207 580 2956 | Ext: 1049.<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> Molly Farrelly&nbsp;</strong><br /><br /><strong><span style="color:#e0004d;">Telephone: </span> 0207 580 2956 | Ext: 1049</strong></strong>