Teaching Assisting, ASD

Teaching Assistant, ASD Hampton, TW14 Start Date: Tuesday 1st September Hours: 8:30am – 4:00pm, Term Time Only Contract: Full-Time, Temp to Perm Pay: From £92.63 per day

Teaching Assistant – Autism Support | Full-Time SEND Role

Axcis Education is seeking a compassionate and dedicated Teaching Assistant to join a supportive school. This opportunity is ideal for someone with experience supporting children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and a passion for helping young people. The successful Teaching Assistant will work closely with pupils with autism, supporting their communication, emotional regulation, sensory needs, and engagement in learning. This role would suit candidates from education, care, support work, psychology, youth work, or similar backgrounds.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 and small group support for pupils with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD).
• Support pupils with communication, interaction, and social development.
• Assist pupils with emotional regulation and managing sensory needs.
• Encourage independence, confidence, and positive learning behaviours.
• Work closely with teachers, SENCOs, therapists, and families to ensure consistent support.
• Build positive relationships that help pupils feel safe, understood, and supported throughout the school day.
• Support pupils during classroom activities, breaktimes, and transitions between lessons.

The Ideal Candidate

• Has experience working with children or young people with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD).
• Understands the challenges associated with autism, including sensory processing differences, communication needs, and emotional regulation.
• Has experience supporting pupils with SEND in a school, care, residential, or community setting.
• Is patient, empathetic, calm, and resilient.
• Can build trusting relationships and provide consistent support.
• Has excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Is passionate about supporting children with autism to achieve their full potential.

Why Apply Through Axcis Education?

• Competitive daily rates of pay.
• Long-term, full-time opportunity with the potential to become permanent.
• Ongoing support from a dedicated SEND education consultant.
• Access to free CPD and autism-specific training.
• Opportunity to gain valuable experience within a supportive SEND environment.
• A rewarding role where you can make a genuine difference to pupils with autism.

This is a temporary position, unless stated otherwise.

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 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).

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.

Axcis Education is an employment agency offering temporary supply work for daily, short-term and long-term assignments in addition to permanent positions.

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.

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

Contact: Charlotte Carberry

Telephone: 020 7580 2956 l Ext: 1046