Learning Support Assistant

Axcis Education; West of England; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Refer-a-friend bonus

Job summary

Axcis Education in Bath is seeking a Learning Support Assistant to support children with SEMH/SEND in a specialist setting. The role is term-time only, from 8:30am to 3:30pm, with a focus on building safe learning spaces and helping pupils access learning through trauma-informed approaches.

You will work one-to-one and in small groups, guiding practical and sensory activities and collaborating with teachers, therapists, families, and other professionals to meet EHCP outcomes.

Qualifications

• Experienced in supporting children with SEMH, SEND, or complex needs—ideally in an alternative provision or specialist setting.
• Calm, consistent, and grounded in your approach, even when challenges arise.
• Skilled at building positive relationships and creating safe learning spaces.
• Bonus if you have experience in the arts, outdoor learning, youth work, or therapeutic practice.

Responsibilities

• Offer one-to-one and small group support to help students access learning and achieve personal goals.
• Lead and assist with creative, practical, and sensory-based activities that build confidence and engagement.
• Use trauma-informed and relational strategies to support emotional regulation and positive behaviour.
• Work as part of a multidisciplinary team, liaising with teachers, therapists, families, and external professionals to meet each pupil’s EHCP outcomes.

Skills

Empathy and listening

Relationship building

Behaviour support

Team collaboration

Job description

Learning Support Assistant Bath Hours: 8:30am – 3:30pm (term time only)

Why Work With Us?

Join a nurturing and specialist educational settings and schools across Bradford-on-Avon that supports children and young people aged 4 to 16 with social, emotional, and mental health needs. This small, therapeutic school environment is designed for those who have found mainstream education challenging. With a relationship-led approach, staff focus on building safety, trust, and consistency—ensuring every learner is respected, supported, and seen.

Your Role

• Offer one-to-one and small group support to help students access learning and achieve personal goals.
• Lead and assist with creative, practical, and sensory-based activities that build confidence and engagement.
• Use trauma-informed and relational strategies to support emotional regulation and positive behaviour.
• Work as part of a multidisciplinary team, liaising with teachers, therapists, families, and external professionals to meet each pupil’s EHCP outcomes.

Who You Are

• Experienced in supporting children with SEMH, SEND, or complex needs—ideally in an alternative provision or specialist setting.
• Calm, consistent, and grounded in your approach, even when challenges arise.
• Skilled at building positive relationships and creating safe learning spaces.
• Bonus if you have experience in the arts, outdoor learning, youth work, or therapeutic practice.

What You’ll Get

• A close-knit, student-centred setting with high levels of pastoral care and strong team collaboration.
• An education model rooted in empathy, boundaries, and individual progress.
• Ongoing training and development to grow your skills in specialist education and trauma-informed practice.
• The opportunity to be part of a dedicated team transforming lives through consistent relationships and tailored support.

If you're motivated to help young people grow in a setting that values empathy, structure, and creativity, we'd love to hear from you.

Email [e-mail] or call us on 02921 602960 INDSW

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.

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.

Contact: Kathryn Green

Telephone: [phone] | Ext: 2005