Teaching Assistant - Part Time
- west drayton, england, United Kingdom
- Contract
- Part time
Job Description
SEN Teaching Assistant – High Needs (Reception & KS1)
Location: Near West Drayton Station
Start Date: September 2026
Trial Days: Available ASAP
Contract: Part‑Time – Wednesdays & Thursdays – Long‑Term (Full Academic Year)
Hours: 8:30 am – 3:30 pm
Salary: Competitive (Dependent on Experience)
About the School
Axcis Education is proud to be working with a welcoming and well‑resourced primary school near West Drayton Station. The school is recognised for its inclusive ethos, supportive leadership team, and commitment to ensuring every child receives the individual support they need to thrive. Staff work collaboratively to create a nurturing, structured learning environment where pupils are supported academically, socially, and emotionally. The school is currently arranging trial days and is looking to secure the right candidate ahead of the September start.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide tailored 1:1 and small‑group support for Reception and KS1 pupils with additional needs.
- Support pupils to engage in learning and classroom activities.
- Assist with personal care as required, maintaining pupils’ dignity and wellbeing at all times.
- Promote communication, independence, and positive social interactions.
- Implement behaviour support strategies and encourage positive routines.
- Work collaboratively with the class teacher, SENDCo, therapists, and wider school staff.
- Monitor pupil progress and contribute to a safe, supportive, and inclusive learning environment.
Requirements
- Experience supporting children with Special Educational Needs, particularly within EYFS or KS1.
- Confidence and willingness to provide personal care.
- A calm, patient, proactive, and resilient approach.
- Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
- A genuine passion for supporting children with additional needs.
- Team Teach training (desirable but not essential).
- Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to obtain one).
- Availability to work Wednesdays and Thursdays from September 2026.
- Availability to attend trial days as soon as possible.
Why Join This School?
- Supportive and inclusive primary school with an experienced SEND team.
- Well‑resourced High Needs provision with excellent staff support.
- Opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of young children with additional needs.
- Ongoing training and professional development.
- Long‑term, part‑time role for the full academic year.
- Convenient location near West Drayton Station with excellent transport links.
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. The company is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff 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. 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.
Meryl McArthur
Telephone: | Ext: 1064