SEND Teaching Assistant

Axcis Education Recruitment; Totnes; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 19,000; Full time

Job summary

Axcis Education Recruitment invites applications for a Teaching Assistant role in Totnes, Devon. The position is full-time, Monday to Friday, term-time, with driving essential for travel between locations.

You will work with pupils aged 11-19 who have SEMH, ADHD, autism, and behavioural needs, helping them engage with learning and develop confidence. The school emphasises positive behaviour, personalised support, and a nurturing environment.

Qualifications

• Genuine passion for supporting young people.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to remain calm, patient, and professional in challenging situations.
• Strong relationship-building skills.
• Positive and resilient attitude.
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting welfare of children and young people.

Responsibilities

• Build positive, trusting relationships with pupils.
• Support students with SEMH, ADHD, autism, and behavioural needs.
• Help pupils regulate emotions and develop coping strategies.
• Encourage engagement, attendance and participation in learning.
• Provide individual and small-group support across the curriculum.
• Promote positive behaviour in line with school policies.
• Support pupils' social, emotional and personal development.
• Assist young people to build confidence and independence.
• Contribute to a safe, inclusive learning environment.
• Potential outreach activities with students.

Skills

Passion for helping students

Communication skills

Relationship-building

Calm and patient

Safeguarding commitment

Job description

SEND Teaching Assistant Totnes, Devon £92-£105 (dependent on experience) Full-Time | Monday to Friday | Term-Time Working Must be able to drive.

Are you passionate about supporting young people to overcome barriers, develop confidence, and achieve success? Axcis Education is looking for a dedicated and resilient Educational Support Worker to join our specialist team supporting young people aged 11-19 with a range of additional needs, including SEMH (Social, Emotional and Mental Health needs), ADHD, autism, and challenging behaviour. The school provides education for pupils with complex needs and maintains a positive, nurturing approach to behaviour support. This is a rewarding opportunity for someone who wants to have a genuine impact on young people's lives, helping them engage in education, develop positive relationships, and build successful futures.

About the school

The school is an independent special school for up to 60 pupils aged 11-19. The school delivers a personalised curriculum that combines academic and vocational learning within a supportive environment where every child is valued as an individual. The school focuses on positive behaviour management, building on pupil strengths, and creating opportunities for success.

The Role

• Building positive, trusting relationships with pupils.
• Supporting students with SEMH needs, ADHD, autism, and behavioural challenges.
• Helping pupils regulate emotions and develop positive coping strategies.
• Encouraging engagement, attendance, and participation in learning.
• Providing individual and small-group support across the curriculum.
• Promoting positive behaviour in line with school policies.
• Supporting pupils' social, emotional, and personal development.
• Assisting young people to build confidence, resilience, self-esteem, and independence.
• Helping students overcome barriers to learning and achieve their individual goals.
• Contributing to a safe, supportive, and inclusive learning environment.
• Opportunities to do outreach work with the students

What We're Looking For

• A genuine passion for supporting young people
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• The ability to remain calm, patient, and professional in challenging situations
• Strong relationship-building skills
• A positive and resilient attitude
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people

Why Join Us?

• Work within a highly supportive and experienced team.
• Receive ongoing training and professional development.
• Small school environment where every pupil matters.
• Be part of a school committed to positive behaviour support and pupil success.
• Opportunity to make a lasting impact on young people's lives.
• Rewarding and meaningful career progression opportunities.

We welcome applications from:

• Teaching Assistants
• Learning Mentors
• Youth Workers
• Behaviour Support Workers
• Residential Support Workers
• SEN Teaching Assistants
• Pastoral Support Workers
• Care Workers
• Children's Support Workers
• Sports Coaches
• Alternative Provision Practitioners

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.

This is a temporary position, unless stated otherwise.

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