Secondary Teaching assistant

Axcis Education Recruitment; Exeter; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Ongoing support from a dedicated consultant

Access to training and professional development

Competitive pay rates

Job summary

An education recruitment agency is seeking a full-time Teaching Assistant in Exeter to work in a specialist college supporting young people with special educational needs. Responsibilities include one-on-one support, communication assistance, and personal care. The ideal candidate will have experience in SEND settings and the ability to work with non-verbal students. Training and professional development opportunities are provided.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting individuals with special educational needs.
• Comfortable working with non-verbal communication.
• Strong understanding of safeguarding.

Responsibilities

• Support students on a one-to-one basis or in small groups.
• Assist with communication using visual aids.
• Provide personal care and physical support.
• Respond calmly to behaviours that challenge.
• Be flexible, moving between classes or areas as needed.
• Collaborate with teachers, therapists and other professionals to create a positive learning environment.

Skills

Experience in SEND settings

Empathy

Resilience

Communication support techniques

Job description

Overview

Axcis Education is currently recruiting for a full-time Teaching Assistant to work in a specialist college in Exeter. This long-term role is ideal for someone with previous experience supporting individuals with special educational needs, particularly those with complex needs.

The college caters for young people aged 11 to 15 with a range of needs including Autism, learning difficulties, pre-verbal or non-verbal communication, and behaviours that may challenge. These behaviours are understood and supported as a form of communication. The focus is on developing independence, communication skills, and preparing learners for adult life in a nurturing and inclusive environment.

Responsibilities

• Support students on a one-to-one basis or within small groups.
• Assist with communication using tools such as visual aids, Makaton, or PECS.
• Provide personal care and physical support where necessary.
• Respond calmly and effectively to behaviours that challenge.
• Be flexible and adaptable, moving between classes or areas of the site as needed.
• Work closely with teachers, therapists, and other professionals to create a positive, consistent and safe learning environment.

Requirements / Experience

• Experience in SEND settings, whether as a Teaching Assistant, support worker, care assistant, youth worker, or similar role.
• Resilient, empathetic, and comfortable working where pupils may communicate in non-traditional ways and require a high level of support.
• A strong understanding of safeguarding and a commitment to the wellbeing of young people.

Benefits

Axcis Education offers ongoing support through a dedicated consultant, access to training and professional development, competitive rates of pay (paid weekly), and opportunities for long-term placements or permanent roles in SEND education.

How to Apply / Additional Information

If you are passionate about supporting young people with additional needs and want to make a real difference, we would love to hear from you. If you are interested, please click on the apply button and contact Kirsty Chisholm on 01392 949 022 | Ext: 6002.

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).

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.

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Contact: Kirsty Chisholm
Telephone: [phone] | Ext: 6002