SEND Teaching Assistant

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

Job summary

Axcis Education is recruiting for a full-time Teaching Assistant in Redruth, Cornwall to support pupils with a range of SEND needs. You will work with teachers to enable one-to-one and small-group learning, building confidence and independence within a specialist setting.

The role emphasizes compassionate, patient support, consistency, and collaboration with the school team to meet individual pupil needs. Salary is £94–£98 per day for a daytime, Monday–Friday schedule.

Qualifications

• Previous experience working with children or young people with SEND is essential.
• Experience within a specialist school or supporting pupils with complex needs would be highly beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Supporting pupils on a one-to-one and small-group basis
• Helping children access and engage with their learning
• Supporting communication, social development and independence
• Encouraging positive behaviour and building trusting relationships
• Helping pupils develop practical and life skills
• Providing a calm, patient and consistent approach
• Working closely with teachers and the wider team to meet individual needs

Skills

Caring

Patient

SEND experience

Teamwork

Job description

Full-Time Teaching Assistant – Specialist SEND School Location: Redruth, Cornwall Full-time | Monday–Friday | 8:30am–3:30pm £94–£98 per day

Are you a caring and enthusiastic Teaching Assistant looking for a rewarding new opportunity within a specialist SEND setting? We are working with a welcoming specialist school in Redruth that is looking for a full-time Teaching Assistant to join their dedicated team. The school supports children and young people with a range of additional and complex learning needs and places a strong emphasis on individual progress, wellbeing, independence and preparing pupils for life beyond school.

About the Role

You will work alongside teachers and experienced support staff to help pupils engage with learning and develop their confidence and independence. Your responsibilities will include:

• Supporting pupils on a one-to-one and small-group basis
• Helping children access and engage with their learning
• Supporting communication, social development and independence
• Encouraging positive behaviour and building trusting relationships
• Helping pupils develop practical and life skills
• Providing a calm, patient and consistent approach
• Working closely with teachers and the wider team to meet individual needs

What We're Looking For

• Caring, patient and approachable
• Confident supporting children with SEND
• Resilient and able to remain calm in challenging situations
• Passionate about helping young people achieve their potential
• Comfortable working as part of a close-knit team

Previous experience working with children or young people with SEND is essential. Experience within a specialist school or supporting pupils with complex needs would be highly beneficial.

Why Apply?

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a supportive and experienced team where pupils' individual needs are genuinely at the heart of their education. You will have the opportunity to make a real difference to pupils' confidence, progress and independence while developing your own experience within specialist SEND education. If you're a dedicated Teaching Assistant looking for a full-time role where your work can have a genuine impact, we'd love to hear from you.

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.

Salary / Pay Rate will be dependent on your skills and experience.