SEND Teaching Assistant

We are recruiting a dedicated and compassionate SEND Teaching Assistant to join a specialist school in Maidenhead from 7th September. This full time position (Monday to Friday, 8:30 am to 3:30 pm) supports children and young people with Autism Spectrum Disorder. The school primarily serves non verbal pupils with complex learning and communication needs in a safe, structured, and nurturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with teachers and the multidisciplinary team to provide high quality support.
• Aid pupils to engage in learning activities and develop independence.
• Manage challenging behaviours using positive strategies to de escalate situations calmly and effectively.
• Administer personal care while maintaining each pupil's dignity and wellbeing.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children or young people with SEND, especially those with ASD.
• Calibrated, resilient, proactive approach to supporting complex needs.
• Applied Behaviour Analyst qualification or Applied Behaviour Analysis (ABA) experience is highly desirable.

Compensation

£92.63 per day.

EEO Statement

Axcis is an equal opportunities employer and does not discriminate based on age, gender, disability, race or any other equal opportunities criteria.

Background Checks

Applicants will be required to provide an up to date DBS or allow Axcis to process one on their behalf, in line with DfE guidelines. If the position involves working with children or vulnerable adults, it is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974.

Contact

Sam Higham - Ext: 1038