Learning Support Assistant - Secondary

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

Job summary

Axcis Education Recruitment is looking for a caring and committed Learning Support Assistant to join a welcoming secondary school in Taunton from September. This role provides in-school support to pupils needing help accessing the curriculum and developing confidence.

You will work alongside teachers and the SEND team, delivering 1:1 and small-group support, helping pupils stay engaged and reach their potential.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting children with SEND is beneficial.
• Background in care, youth work, mentoring, coaching also considered.
• Welcomes candidates with diverse backgrounds in supporting young people.

Responsibilities

• Support students to access learning and participate fully in lessons.
• Provide 1:1 and small-group support where required.
• Help pupils develop confidence, independence, and positive learning behaviours.
• Encourage positive behaviour and engagement.
• Build strong relationships with students and collaborate with staff.

Skills

Patience

Experience with children

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

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 and committed Learning Support Assistant to join a welcoming secondary school in Taunton from September. This is an excellent opportunity to become part of a school that places a strong emphasis on high standards, high expectations, and knowing students as individuals.

The school has a calm and focused atmosphere, with positive relationships between staff and students helping to create a supportive environment where young people can thrive.

The Role:

Working alongside teachers and the wider SEND team, you will provide support to students who may experience barriers to learning. The role will involve helping pupils access the curriculum, develop confidence and independence, and engage positively with school life. You may work with a range of students across the school, providing in-class support, 1:1 assistance, and small-group interventions depending on individual needs. The school's SEND provision includes targeted interventions and personalised support, with a focus on helping students develop both academically and personally.

Your Responsibilities:

• Support students to access learning and participate fully in lessons
• Provide 1:1 and small-group support where required
• Help pupils develop confidence, independence, and positive learning behaviours
• Encourage positive behaviour and engagement
• Build strong and trusting relationships with students
• Work collaboratively with teachers, SEND staff, and pastoral colleagues
• Help create an inclusive and positive learning environment

We're Looking for Someone Who:

• Is patient, caring, and approachable
• Has experience working with children or young people
• Can build positive relationships with students quickly
• Is calm, adaptable, and able to respond to individual needs
• Has a genuine passion for helping young people succeed

Experience supporting children with SEND, either professionally or personally, would be highly beneficial, although we are also keen to hear from candidates with backgrounds in care, youth work, mentoring, coaching, or other roles supporting young people.

Why Apply?

• Join a supportive and inclusive secondary school community
• Work alongside an experienced SEND and pastoral team
• Gain valuable experience supporting a wide range of additional needs
• Develop skills in learning support, behaviour, and student wellbeing
• Make a genuine difference to young people's confidence and progress
• Excellent experience for aspiring teachers, psychologists, youth workers, or SEND professionals

The school was rated Good by Ofsted in its March 2023 inspection, with inspectors highlighting the calm and focused atmosphere, warm relationships between pupils and staff, ambitious curriculum, and strong culture of safeguarding.

If you're passionate about helping young people overcome barriers to learning and reach their potential, we'd love to hear from you.

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.