SEND TA

Axcis Education Recruitment; Exeter; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

DBS processing on your behalf

Job summary

Axcis Education Recruitment is helping a specialist school in Exeter recruit a SEND Learning Support Assistant. The role is full-time, Monday to Friday, 8:30am–4:30pm, with a 30-minute lunch break, at £103 per day, ASAP start.

You will support pupils with Autism, ADHD, anxiety, MLD, SEMH and communication difficulties, both 1:1 and in small groups, within a safe and inclusive learning environment.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children, young people, or vulnerable adults.
• Passion for supporting pupils with SEND.
• Patient, empathetic and resilient.
• Knowledge of how additional needs can affect behavior, communication and learning.
• Positive team player with excellent communication skills.
• Committed to helping every child reach their potential.

Responsibilities

• Provide learning and emotional support to pupils 1:1 and in small groups.
• Build positive, trusting relationships using a nurturing, trauma-informed approach.
• Support pupils to develop confidence, emotional regulation, communication and social skills.
• Collaborate with teachers, therapists and other professionals to deliver personalised support.
• Assist in implementing EHCPs and individual learning targets.
• Monitor pupil progress and provide feedback to the school team.
• Use positive behavior strategies to support pupils with additional needs.

Skills

Experience with children

SEND awareness

Empathetic and patient

Team player with strong communication

Job description

Location: Exeter, Devon Hours: Full-Time | Monday to Friday | 8:30am – 4:30pm (30-minute lunch break) Pay: £103 per day Start Date: ASAP

Are you passionate about supporting children with additional needs? A specialist school in Exeter is looking for a dedicated SEND Learning Support Assistant to join its supportive team. This is a rewarding opportunity to work with pupils with Autism (ASC), ADHD, Anxiety, Moderate Learning Difficulties (MLD), SEMH (Social, Emotional and Mental Health needs), and communication difficulties. If you have experience working with children, young people, or vulnerable adults and want to make a meaningful difference every day, we'd love to hear from you.

About the Role

As a SEND Learning Support Assistant, you'll play an important role in helping pupils overcome barriers to learning while supporting their emotional wellbeing and personal development. Working alongside teachers and specialist staff, you'll help create a safe, inclusive, and engaging environment where every child can thrive. You will support pupils on a 1:1 basis and in small groups, encouraging independence, confidence, and positive relationships throughout the school day.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide learning and emotional support to pupils on a 1:1 basis and in small groups.
• Build positive, trusting relationships using a nurturing and trauma-informed approach.
• Support pupils to develop confidence, emotional regulation, communication, and social skills.
• Work collaboratively with teachers, therapists, and other professionals to deliver personalised support.
• Assist in implementing Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs) and individual learning targets.
• Monitor pupil progress and provide feedback to the wider school team.
• Use positive behaviour strategies to support pupils with additional needs.

About You

We're looking for someone who is:

• Experienced working with children, young people, or vulnerable adults.
• Passionate about supporting pupils with SEND.
• Patient, empathetic, and resilient.
• Knowledgeable about how additional needs can affect behaviour, communication, and learning.
• A positive team player with excellent communication skills.
• Committed to helping every child achieve their potential.

About the School

This specialist school provides an inspiring and inclusive learning environment with a strong focus on wellbeing, creativity, and outdoor education.

Staff benefit from:

• A welcoming and supportive team environment.
• Small class sizes, allowing for meaningful relationships and personalised support.
• Weekly educational trips to local forests, the Exeter Quay, and community settings.
• A dedicated therapy space with sensory resources, including a bouncy ball therapy room.
• Innovative learning experiences, including VR lessons, cooking sessions, and outdoor education.
• Access to an on-site staff gym.
• Ongoing professional development through online training with the National College.

Why Apply?

• Full-time role with consistent hours.
• Competitive daily rate of £103 per day.
• Immediate start available.
• A rewarding opportunity to positively impact the lives of children with additional needs.
• Ongoing support from Axcis Education throughout your placement.

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.

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.