SEND Teaching Assistant

Axcis Education Recruitment; Plymouth; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 18,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Induction & training

Professional development

Supportive team

Meaningful work

Job summary

Axcis Education Recruitment is seeking Learning Mentors/SEND Teaching Assistants in Plymouth to support young people with SEMH needs. You'll work in a specialist Alternative Provision, both in school and in community outreach, to help students build confidence and life skills.

Role focuses on emotional regulation, positive relationship-building, and collaborative support with professionals. Full UK driving licence mandatory; GCSEs required.

Qualifications

• GCSE English and Maths (Grade C/4 or above) required.
• Hold a full UK driving licence and access to your own vehicle for transporting students to outreach activities and visits.
• Experience in roles like youth work, education or care is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Build positive, trusting relationships with young people.
• Support students on-site and during outreach activities in the community.
• Help students regulate emotions and manage challenging behaviours with a calm, nurturing approach.
• Encourage engagement, confidence, independence and positive outcomes.
• Collaborate with teachers, therapists and other professionals to provide the best support.

Skills

Youth Work

Education

Residential Care

Health & Social Care

Mental Health Support

Support Work

Job description

Location: Plymouth • Job Type: Full-Time • Salary: £93–£100 per day • Start Date: September 2026

Are you passionate about supporting young people who need someone to believe in them? We are recruiting SEND Teaching Assistants / Behaviour Mentors to join a specialist Alternative Provision supporting children and young people with SEMH needs: trauma, anxiety and additional learning needs. This is an incredibly rewarding role where no two days are the same. You'll work closely with students both in the classroom and out in the community, helping them to build confidence, develop life skills, and overcome barriers to learning.

The Role

As a Learning Mentor, you will:

• Build positive, trusting relationships with young people.
• Support students both on-site and during outreach activities within the community.
• Help students regulate emotions and manage challenging behaviours using a calm, nurturing and consistent approach.
• Encourage engagement, confidence, independence and positive outcomes.
• Work alongside teachers, therapists and other professionals to provide the best support for each student.

What We're Looking For

We're keen to hear from applicants with experience in:

• Youth Work
• Education
• Residential Care
• Health & Social Care
• Mental Health Support
• Support Work or similar transferable roles

To be Successful, You Will:

• Hold a full UK driving licence.
• Have access to your own vehicle, as you'll be transporting students to outreach activities and educational visits.
• Hold GCSE English and Maths (Grade C/4 or above).
• Be resilient, patient and confident when supporting students with complex needs.
• Be passionate about making a positive difference in the lives of vulnerable young people.
• Have excellent communication and relationship-building skills.

What We Offer

• £93–£98 per day.
• Full induction and comprehensive training.
• Ongoing professional development and support.
• A welcoming and experienced team.
• A rewarding opportunity to make a genuine difference every day.

Full-time roles are available from September, with interviews taking place during the first week back in September.

We are looking for a meaningful career where every day brings new challenges and the opportunity to positively impact young people's lives. 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.

This is a temporary position, unless stated otherwise.