Complex Needs Support Assistant

Axcis Education Recruitment; Taunton; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 20,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Refer a friend £50 voucher

Job summary

Axcis Education Recruitment is seeking a caring SEND Learning Support Assistant for a specialist school in Taunton, starting in September. The role focuses on enabling pupils aged 4-19 with complex needs to access a personalised curriculum in a supportive, structured environment.

You will provide 1:1 and small-group support, help with communication and emotional regulation, and work alongside teachers to promote independence and positive behaviour.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting pupils with SEND
• Ability to work 1:1 and in small groups
• Patience, compassion and resilience
• Good communication and teamwork within the school team

Responsibilities

• Provide dedicated 1:1 and small-group support for pupils with SEND
• Help students access learning and participate in school activities
• Support communication, social development, and emotional wellbeing
• Encourage independence and develop practical and life skills
• Promote positive behaviour and help pupils regulate emotions
• Adapt activities and resources to meet individual needs
• Build positive relationships with pupils
• Work with teachers and the wider multidisciplinary team
• Maintain a safe, inclusive learning environment

Skills

1:1 support

Small-group support

SEND experience

Communication

Teamwork

Job description

Location: Taunton Pay: £92.00 - £109.00 per day Contract (Temp - Perm): Full-time | Term Time Only | September Start

We are looking for a caring, patient, and committed SEND Learning Support Assistant to join a specialist school in Taunton from September. The school supports children and young people aged 4-19 with a wide range of additional and complex needs. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a dedicated team and provide the personalised support that enables every learner to develop their skills, confidence, independence, and sense of achievement.

The Role:

As a SEND Learning Support Assistant, you will work closely with pupils throughout the school day, helping them to access a personalised curriculum and overcome barriers to learning. Depending on individual needs, your role may include supporting pupils with communication, social interaction, emotional regulation, behaviour, learning, and independence. You will work alongside experienced teachers and support staff to create a calm, structured, and engaging environment where every pupil is encouraged to make progress. The school caters for learners across a broad age range, providing an excellent opportunity to develop experience supporting children and young people at different stages of their education.

Your Responsibilities:

• Provide dedicated 1:1 and small-group support for pupils with SEND
• Help students access learning and participate in school activities
• Support communication, social development, and emotional wellbeing
• Encourage independence and develop practical and life skills
• Promote positive behaviour and help pupils regulate their emotions
• Adapt activities and resources to meet individual needs
• Build positive and trusting relationships with pupils
• Work collaboratively with teachers and the wider multidisciplinary team
• Maintain a safe, inclusive, and nurturing learning environment

We're Looking For Someone Who:

• Is patient, compassionate, and resilient
• Has experience working with children or young people with SEND, either professionally or personally
• Is confident supporting pupils with a range of additional needs
• Can build strong relationships and communicate effectively
• Is adaptable and comfortable working as part of a wider team
• Has a genuine passion for helping young people achieve their potential

Experience in education, care, residential support, youth work, healthcare, or other SEND settings would be highly beneficial.

Why Apply?

• Make a meaningful difference to children and young people every day
• Work within a dedicated specialist education setting
• Gain valuable experience supporting a wide range of SEND needs
• Develop skills in communication, behaviour, emotional regulation, and independence
• Excellent experience for aspiring teachers, psychologists, therapists, social workers, or SEND professionals
• Full-time role with the potential for longer-term opportunities
• £50 in shopping vouchers if you refer a friend to us and we place them in the job.

If you're looking for a rewarding role where your patience, compassion, and commitment can have a genuine impact on a young person's life, we'd love to hear from you.

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.