SEND Teaching Assistant

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

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay per day

Full training & professional CPD

Ongoing support from education consult

Job summary

Axcis Education is partnering with an established alternative provision in Sherborne to recruit a dedicated SEND Teaching Assistant for 1:1 support. The role supports pupils with Autism (ASC), SEMH and challenging behaviours within an alternative provision setting.

The ideal candidate is caring, patient and resilient, with experience in SEND settings. Enhanced DBS and safeguarding compliance are required, and the post offers ongoing training and CPD opportunities.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting pupils with SEN, Autism or SEMH.
• Ability to build positive relationships and support pupils 1:1.

Responsibilities

• Provide individualised 1:1 support for pupils with diverse learning and behavioural needs.
• Support pupils with Autism, SEMH, and emotional regulation difficulties.
• Promote engagement in learning through creative, flexible activities.
• Foster positive behaviour and emotional wellbeing; build trusting relationships.

Skills

1:1 support

SEND

Autism (ASC)

SEMH

Behaviour management

Relationship building

Team collaboration

Job description

Make a Difference as a SEND Teaching Assistant in Sherborne! Are you a caring, patient and resilient Teaching Assistant looking for a rewarding opportunity to support children and young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND)? Do you have experience supporting pupils with Autism (ASC), Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs or challenging behaviour? Axcis Education is working in partnership with a well-established alternative provision in Sherborne, Dorset, to recruit a dedicated SEND Teaching Assistant for an immediate start. This is a fantastic opportunity to work within an alternative education setting that supports pupils who may find mainstream education challenging or require additional support to re-engage with learning and develop the confidence to succeed. The school takes a relationship-led approach, guided by the values of "Believe, Achieve, Succeed", helping every pupil develop socially, emotionally and academically.

About the Role – 1:1 SEND Support

Your responsibilities will include:

• Providing individualised 1:1 support for pupils with additional learning and behavioural needs.
• Supporting children and young people with Autism (ASC), SEMH and emotional regulation difficulties.
• Helping pupils manage challenging situations and develop positive coping strategies.
• Encouraging engagement with learning through creative, flexible and practical activities.
• Promoting positive behaviour, social interaction and emotional wellbeing.
• Building consistent, trusting relationships with pupils to support their personal development.
• Working collaboratively with teachers and other support staff to meet individual needs.
• Encouraging independence, confidence and positive learning experiences.

An Enhanced DBS check is required, alongside satisfactory safeguarding and compliance checks.

The Ideal Candidate

We are looking for someone who is:

• Caring, patient and empathetic, with a genuine passion for supporting young people.
• Experienced in working with children or young people with SEND, Autism, SEMH or behavioural needs.
• Calm, resilient and confident when managing challenging behaviour.
• Able to build positive relationships and establish trust with pupils.
• Flexible, creative and proactive in adapting support to individual needs.
• A confident communicator who enjoys working as part of a team.
• Keen to develop their knowledge and skills through ongoing training and professional development.

Experience in any of the following settings would be particularly beneficial:

• Alternative provision or Pupil Referral Units (PRUs).
• Specialist SEN or SEND schools.
• Mainstream schools supporting pupils with additional needs.
• SEMH, Autism or behavioural support settings.
• Residential care, youth work or similar support environments.

Why Apply?

• Competitive daily pay of £92.63 –£97.00
• Full-time, Monday to Friday working hours.
• Immediate start available.
• Full training and professional development opportunities.
• Access to free CPD and SEND‑specific training through Axcis Education.
• Ongoing support from a dedicated education consultant.
• The opportunity to gain valuable experience within alternative provision and specialist SEND education.
• A rewarding role where you can make a genuine difference to a young person's life.

If you are an experienced SEN Teaching Assistant, SEND Teaching Assistant, Learning Support Assistant or Support Worker looking to develop your career in specialist education, we would love to hear from you.

You do not need to have worked in an alternative provision previously, but you must have the right attitude, resilience and commitment to supporting young people with additional needs.

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: Sarah Guest

Telephone: [phone] l Ext: 6010