A large special educational needs school based in Islington which cater for students aged between 6 to 19 years old with high functioning autistic spectrum disorders, including Asperger’s Syndrome and associated difficulties are looking for enthusiastic and resilient special needs teaching assistant to join them. The successful special needs teaching assistant will be required to provide general classroom support and may also be asked to work on a one to one basis or in small groups. You will need to be committed to providing support to learners with a range of needs, be flexible in your approach and able to work as part of a team. You will need excellent communication skills, along with patience and enthusiasm. Previous experience with SEND is a requirement. Understanding and experience of using Makaton, PECs and sensory approaches are advantageous but not essential. This is a full time, long term role to start ASAP and will continue on until the end of the academic year. About the role: • SEND Teaching Assistant – working with ASD. • Full time, (Mon-Fri) Ideal Candidate: • Previous SEND experience is essential • Makaton and PECS experience – highly desirable but not essential About the school: • All through SEND school (KS1 -4) • Warm friendly and supportive staff • Ongoing training provided • Well resourced school with state-of-the-art facilities INDJOBS <br/><br />If you are interested, then please click on the apply button and contact Sade Akintola on 020 7580 2956 | Ext: 1037.<br /><br />If you are not interested in this role but know someone else who might be, <strong>don&#39;t forget that we offer &pound;50 in shopping vouchers if you refer a friend to us and we place them in the job.</strong> For more details, contact your local Axcis office.<br /><br /><em>This is a temporary position, unless stated otherwise.</em><br /><br /><em>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.<br /><br />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).<br /><br />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.</em><br /><br /><em>Axcis Education is an employment agency offering temporary supply work for daily, short-term and long-term assignments in addition to permanent positions.<br /><br />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.<br /><br />Salary / Pay Rate will be dependent on your skills and experience.</em><br /><br /><strong><span style="color:#e0004d;"><a href="/job-page-disclaimer">View the disclaimer</a></span></strong><br /><br /><strong><span style="color:#e0004d;"><strong>Contact: </strong></span><strong> Sade Akintola&nbsp;</strong><br /><br /><strong><span style="color:#e0004d;">Telephone: </span> 020 7580 2956 | Ext: 1037</strong></strong>