Learning Support Assistant (Trauma)

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

Job summary

A dedicated education recruitment agency in the UK is seeking a Learning Support Assistant to support pupils’ social and emotional development. This full-time role offers a competitive daily rate of £90-£105, with potential for permanent placement. Candidates must have relevant experience and be prepared for face-to-face interviews.

Benefits

Competitive daily rate

Possibility of permanent role

£50 shopping voucher for referrals

Qualifications

• Experience managing unpredictable behaviors and dysregulated students.
• Ability to support self-regulation in students.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils’ social, emotional and academic development.
• Implement EHCP and differentiated provision.
• Collaborate in delivering the bespoke curriculum.
• Monitor and record pupil behavior and progress.
• Maintain a safe and inclusive classroom environment.

Skills

Resilience

Passion for supporting SEND students

Patience

Education

Relevant experience or qualification in education support

Job description

About the School

Axcis Education provides a secure secondary trauma‑informed provision for students with complex social, emotional and mental health needs. All students have an EHCP and receive close supported and differentiated provision. The school offers a bespoke curriculum with outstanding food technology, art, music and P.E., and values a supportive culture with unity and support from colleagues and the leadership team.

Position Summary

We are looking for a dedicated Learning Support Assistant to join our team and play a key role in supporting pupils’ social, emotional and academic development. The role is full‑time, starting ASAP, with the possibility of becoming permanent. Salary £90‑£105 a day dependent on experience. Hours 8:30‑16:00.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils’ social, emotional and academic development.
• Assist with the implementation of EHCP and differentiated provision.
• Collaborate with teachers and support staff in delivering the bespoke curriculum.
• Monitor and record pupil behaviour and progress, and support self‑regulation strategies.
• Maintain a safe and inclusive classroom environment.

Qualifications

• Resilience to manage unpredictable behaviours and dysregulated students.
• Passion for supporting SEND students and aiding self‑regulation.
• Patience and motivation to support students below their age‑related expectations.
• Relevant experience or qualification in education support or a related field.

Benefits

• Competitive daily rate £90‑£105.
• Possibility of permanent role after successful placement.
• £50 shopping voucher for successful referrals.

Application Requirements

• Must be suitably qualified for the advertised position.
• Prepared to attend a face‑to‑face interview with Axcis.
• Ready to provide an up‑to‑date DBS or allow Axcis to process one.

Contact

To apply, contact Jacob Chisholm at 01392 949 022 ext. 6005 or email your application promptly.

Equal Opportunities

Axcis is an equal opportunities employer and does not discriminate based on age, gender, disability, race or any other criteria. The company is committed to safeguarding and welfare of children and young people and requires up‑to‑date DBS checks for those working with children or vulnerable adults. The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.