Complex Needs Teaching Assistant

Axcis Education Recruitment; Torquay; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Axcis Education is seeking a dedicated teaching assistant to support a specialist school in Torquay for pupils with profound and multiple learning difficulties. Successful candidates will provide child-centered support, work in a nurturing environment, and must have relevant qualifications and experience. This temporary position offers competitive pay rates, weekly payments, and a referral bonus of £50 for recommending suitable candidates.

Benefits

Weekly pay

Referral bonus of £50

Qualifications

• Experience working with SEND pupils is welcomed.
• Intimate care experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Support children with profound and multiple learning difficulties.
• Provide a nurturing and safe environment for pupils.

Skills

Experience of working with children

Resilience under stress

Passion for supporting children with SEND

Education

Level 2 Qualification

Level 3 Qualification

Job description

Axcis Education are working closely to support a specialist school in Torbay for pupils who have profound and multiple learning difficulties (PMLD). The special school are looking for a teaching assistant to start in September 2025. The school hours are 8.50-15.05 and the rate of pay for this position is between £12.85-£14.35 p/h, depending on your previous experience and qualifications. The school currently have almost 200 pupils enrolled and have 20 classrooms for pupils in EYFS to Key Stage 5. The school has state of the art facilities to support the ongoing development of every pupil’s EHCP need, providing a safe, nurturing, and happy environment to allow pupils to flourish. The school provide a child-centered curriculum, which provides breadth and balance, while preparing pupils for challenges they will face in adulthood. For this position, the school are looking for candidates who meet the following criteria: • Experience of working with children • Bubbly, friendly and approachable • Are resilient and can cope under stressful circumstances. • A passion for supporting children with special educational and disability needs. The school would also welcome candidates who have additional qualifications, including: • Experience working with SEND pupils. • Level 2 Qualification • Level 3 Qualification • Intimate care experience. Axcis pay weekly – every Friday. If you are interested in this position, please apply today. INDDEV

If you are interested, then please click on the apply button and contact Jacob Chisholm on 01392 949 022 | Ext: 6005.

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).

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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Contact: Jacob Chisholm

Telephone: [phone] | Ext: 6005