About the role
Position: SEND Teaching Assistant
Location: Godalming, Surrey
Type: Full-time, Monday - Friday (08:00-15:30)
Salary: Paid to scale
Key Responsibilities
- Provide one-to-one and small group support to SEND pupils, adapting activities to meet individual learning goals.
- Assist the teacher in implementing personalised education plans (PEPs) and behaviour strategies.
- Monitor and record pupil progress, communicating observations to the SENCO and parents.
- Facilitate social and life skills development, encouraging independence and confidence.
- Maintain a safe, positive classroom environment and uphold safeguarding policies.
- Contribute to team meetings, staff development sessions and collaborative planning.
Essential Qualifications & Experience
- Level 2/3 Teaching Assistant qualification (or equivalent).
- Experience supporting children with SEND (e.g., ASD, ADHD, speech, or physical impairments).
- Strong communication and organisational skills; ability to build trusting relationships with pupils, families and staff.
- Understanding of UK SEND legislation and inclusive practice.
What we offer
- Competitive salary paid to scale.
- Ongoing professional development and training opportunities.
- Supportive, collaborative team culture within a modern, well resourced school.
Additional Information
Axcis is an equal opportunities employer and does 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 to share this commitment. All applicants will be required to provide an up to date DBS check, or be prepared to allow Axcis to process one on their behalf, in addition to other mandatory compliance checks in line with the DfE guidelines.
Application
Please submit your CV and a covering letter outlining your experience of working with SEND pupils to the email address supplied.
