Special Needs Teaching Assistant

Company: Axcis Education Recruitment
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Location: Hungerford
Job Description:

Key Responsibilities

  • Assist students during lessons and structured activities
  • Support pupils with communication, emotional regulation and social interaction
  • Help maintain a calm, inclusive and supportive learning environment
  • Work closely with teachers and other staff to meet individual student needs
  • Support behaviour management strategies where necessary
  • Provide personal care support when required

Candidate Requirements

Applicants should have previous experience working within a SEND environment. However, individuals with transferable experience in areas such as care work, youth support, residential care or support work are also encouraged to apply.

The ideal candidate will:

  • Be patient, empathetic and resilient
  • Have a genuine passion for supporting children with additional needs
  • Be confident working with challenging behaviour
  • Demonstrate a positive and proactive attitude
  • Work effectively as part of a team

Contact

Sam Higham0207 580 2956 | Ext: 1038

Equal Opportunity

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.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Candidates 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.

Positions that involve working with children or vulnerable adults are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974.

Salary / Pay Rate will be dependent on your skills and experience.

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Posted: June 1st, 2026