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Axcis/356992
DETAILS:
Job Title: Teaching Assistant
Location: Feltham, with good transport links from Hounslow West and Feltham Station
Hours: Monday to Thursday, 8:30am–3:30pm | Friday, 8:30am–3:00pm
Start Date: October 2026
Trials: ASAP
Contract: Full-Time
We are seeking a dedicated, resilient and confident Behavioural Teaching Assistant to join a Secondary Pupil Referral Unit (PRU) in Feltham, starting in October 2026. The school is looking to arrange trials as soon as possible. This is a full-time opportunity supporting secondary-aged students with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs and challenging behaviour.
The Role
Supporting students with SEMH needs
Managing and de-escalating challenging behaviour
Supporting students both academically and emotionally
Working closely with teaching staff and pastoral teams
Building positive and consistent relationships with students
Helping to create a safe, structured and positive learning environment
The Ideal Candidate
Previous experience in a PRU, alternative provision, SEND setting or secondary school
Experience supporting secondary-aged students with SEMH needs
Strong experience managing and de-escalating challenging behaviour
A calm, patient, resilient and consistent approach
An Enhanced DBS registered on the Update Service
Available to trial ASAP and start the role in October 2026
Location
This is a great opportunity to join a supportive provision in Feltham. The school is conveniently located with good transport links from Hounslow West and Feltham Station, making it easily accessible from surrounding areas.<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't forget that we offer £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 </strong><br /><br /><strong><span style="color:#e0004d;">Telephone: </span> 020 7580 2956 | Ext: 1064</strong></strong>
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