SEND Teaching Assistant

Axcis Education; Devon and Torbay; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 18,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Welcoming team

Hands-on experience

Training opportunities

Job summary

Axcis Education in Plymouth is seeking a Full-Time Teaching Assistant to support pupils with SEND, including physical and complex needs in a specialist SEND setting. You will work closely with teachers to implement individual plans and assist with classroom activities throughout the day.

Ideal candidates have prior SEND experience or a care/background, patience, and a collaborative approach. The role offers a supportive team, on‑the‑job training, and DBS/compliance requirements.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting pupils with SEND is desirable.
• Ability to work with children with physical, complex, and severe learning difficulties.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils with SEND in daily classroom activities.
• Assist teaching staff and implement lesson plans.
• Help maintain a safe and supportive learning environment.

Skills

SEND experience

Care background

Patience

Job description

Full-Time Teaching Assistant – SEND School Location: Plymouth Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30am – 3:30pm Pay: £94-98 per day

Are you passionate about making a real difference in children’s lives? We’re looking for a dedicated Teaching Assistant to join our friendly SEND school, supporting pupils with physical needs, complex needs, and severe learning difficulties. If you have experience working with children with SEND — or come from a care or support background — this could be the perfect role for you!

What we offer:

• A welcoming and supportive team
• Hands‑on experience in a specialist setting
• Ongoing training and development opportunities

If you’re caring, patient, and ready to help every child reach their full potential — we’d love to hear from you!

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.

Contact

Holly Smith

Telephone: [phone] | Ext: 6007