Location: HounslowStart Date: 1st December
Hours: 8:30am – 4:00pm, Monday to Friday A caring and inclusive secondary school is looking to appoint a committed and compassionate Teaching Assistant to support students with medical and complex learning needs. This full-time role starts in September and is ideal for someone with a strong understanding of SEN care and a calm, person-centred approach.
The successful candidate will work closely with teaching and support staff to provide both educational and personal care support. Students may have physical disabilities, medical conditions, cognitive challenges, or a combination of needs requiring tailored, sensitive assistance throughout the school day. Key responsibilities include:
•Delivering individualised support to students with EHCPs and complex needs
• Assisting with mobility, feeding, and personal care (including toileting or changing if required)
• Monitoring medical routines in collaboration with trained medical staff (e.g., PEG feeding, epilepsy care, etc.)
• Supporting learning in both academic and sensory-based lessons
• Promoting independence, dignity, and engagement
Desirable experience and skills:
• Experience supporting students with physical disabilities, medical care routines, or complex SEN
• Confidence with manual handling and use of mobility equipment (hoists, standing frames, etc.)
• Training or familiarity with healthcare plans, moving and handling, or intimate care procedures
• A calm, patient, and flexible approach to ever-changing needs
• Background in special education, care, or medical/SEN environments is highly advantageous
An enhanced DBS on the Update Service is essential, or willingness to obtain one prior to starting.
This role offers a meaningful opportunity to support vulnerable learners in a respectful and empowering educational environment, working as part of a supportive and experienced team.
To apply or request further information, please get in touch today.
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If you are interested, then please click on the apply button and contact Chloe Bennett on 0207 580 2956 l Ext: 1060.
If you are not interested in this role but know someone else who might be, don't forget that we offer £50 in shopping vouchers if you refer a friend to us and we place them in the job. For more details, contact your local Axcis office.
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.
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