Complex Needs TA

Axcis Education; Devon and Torbay; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Axcis Education in Torquay, Devon, is recruiting a dedicated Teaching Assistant to join a specialist SEND school. You will provide tailored support to pupils to help them engage with learning and participate in daily activities.

No two days are the same. You may help with sensory and communication activities, outdoor learning, swimming and personal care support, working closely with teachers and support staff to create a safe, nurturing environment.

Qualifications

• No formal experience required.
• Background in care, early years, SEND, youth work, education or support work encouraged.
• Willingness to learn and adapt in a specialist setting.

Responsibilities

• Provide personalised support to pupils to help them engage with learning.
• Assist with sensory, communication, outdoor and personal care activities.
• Support pupils with personal care and physical needs under teacher guidance.
• Collaborate with teachers and support staff to maintain a safe, nurturing environment.

Skills

Patience

Compassion

Reliability

Job description

Location: Torquay, Torbay, Devon. Contract: Full-time, term-time Start Date: November 2026 Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience Axcis Education is working in partnership with a fantastic all-through specialist SEND school near Bicton, East Devon, to recruit a full-time Teaching Assistant to join their dedicated and supportive team. This is a rewarding opportunity for someone who is passionate about making a positive difference to the lives of young people with complex additional needs, including autism, global developmental delay, and profound and multiple learning difficulties (PMLD).

About the Role

No two days are the same in this specialist setting, and that is part of what makes the role so rewarding. As a Teaching Assistant, you will provide personalised support to pupils, helping them engage with learning and develop their communication, independence and confidence. You may support students through a range of activities, including:

• Sensory-based learning and activities
• Communication and interaction activities
• Outdoor and garden-based learning
• Swimming and rebound therapy sessions
• Classroom-based learning
• Practical and creative activities
• Supporting pupils with personal care and physical needs

You will work closely with experienced teachers and support staff to create a safe, nurturing and engaging environment where every pupil can thrive.

About You

• Kind, patient and compassionate
• Enthusiastic and willing to learn
• Comfortable working with children and young people with complex needs
• Reliable and committed to supporting pupils' individual needs
• Happy to get involved in a range of activities
• Comfortable supporting with personal care and physical needs

Previous experience is not essential. We would be particularly interested in hearing from candidates with backgrounds in care, early years, SEND, youth work, education or support work, although attitude and a willingness to learn are just as important.

What the School Offers

• A welcoming and supportive specialist school environment
• Excellent support from experienced staff
• Training and opportunities to develop your SEND knowledge and skills
• A varied role where every day is different
• The opportunity to make a genuine difference to young people's lives
• Potential for longer-term work and, for the right candidate, a permanent position

If you are looking for a meaningful and rewarding Teaching Assistant role where you can make a real difference every day, we would 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.