SEND TA

Job Title: SEND Teaching Assistant (TA)
Location: Ashtead, Surrey
Employment Type: Full-time (Monday-Friday)
Hours: 08:00 - 15:30
Salary: Paid to national (or school) scale

Role Overview

We are seeking a dedicated SEND Teaching Assistant to join our inclusive team in Ashtead. The successful candidate will provide high-quality, personalised support to pupils with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND), working closely with class teachers to promote academic progress, independence and wellbeing.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist the class teacher in planning and delivering differentiated lessons for pupils with SEND.
• Provide one-to one or small-group support, implementing individual education plans (IEPs) and behaviour strategies.
• Facilitate the use of assistive technology and adaptive resources.
• Monitor and record pupil progress, communicating observations to teachers and parents.
• Foster a safe, respectful and stimulating classroom environment.
• Contribute to team meetings, safeguarding duties and professional development activities.

Required Qualifications & Experience

• Level 2 (or higher) Certificate in Supporting Teaching and Learning in a Secondary School setting, or equivalent.
• Experience working with children who have SEND, preferably in a mainstream secondary school.
• Strong communication, organisational and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and adhere to safeguarding policies.
• First Aid and DBS clearance (or willingness to obtain).

What We Offer

• Competitive salary paid to scale with annual review.
• Structured induction and ongoing CPD opportunities.
• Supportive, collaborative staff culture.
• Access to resources and training specific to SEND provision.

Equal Opportunities

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.