Student Support Assistant

Axcis Education Recruitment; Pontypool; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Axcis Education Recruitment is seeking Student Support Assistants to work in a specialist college for young people with complex needs. This is a flexible role where you will support students in both educational and therapeutic settings, promoting independence and wellbeing. The position is rewarding and offers the opportunity to gain experience in SEND, therapy, and social care.

Benefits

Flexible work schedule

Supportive team environment

Full induction and training provided

Qualifications

• Experience supporting individuals with complex needs (personal, voluntary or professional).
• Commitment to safeguarding vulnerable young people.
• Willingness to assist with personal care.

Responsibilities

• Providing one-to-one and small group support to students.
• Assisting with personal care including toileting and feeding.
• Supporting learners to access education and therapy sessions.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Teamwork

Compassionate approach

Flexibility

Reliability

Education

Enhanced DBS

Job description

Student Support Assistant Torfaen Axcis Education are working closely with a specialist setting seeking student support assistants. About the Setting: This specialist day college supports young people aged 16 to 25 with complex physical and learning disabilities. The setting offers personalised education programmes focused on developing independence and essential life skills. Students benefit from integrated therapies including speech and language therapy, occupational therapy, physiotherapy, and emotional wellbeing support. The environment is nurturing, structured, and highly supportive, enabling learners to achieve progress in areas such as communication, mobility, community participation, and daily living. The Role: We are seeking Student Support Assistants to work on a flexible, short-term basis to help meet the needs of this specialist setting. This is a highly rewarding, hands-on role supporting young adults with complex needs in both educational and therapeutic environments. Key responsibilities include: Providing one-to-one and small group support Assisting with personal care, including toileting, feeding, and mobility support Supporting learners to access education, therapy sessions, and life-skills activities Accompanying students during off-site learning or community-based placements Promoting independence and wellbeing Communicating effectively with tutors, therapists, and families Maintaining clear and accurate records of student progress Candidate Requirements: Experience supporting individuals with additional or complex needs (personal, voluntary or professional) A compassionate, person-centred approach Strong communication and teamwork skills Flexibility and reliability Willingness to assist with personal care A commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable young people Enhanced DBS (or willingness to apply for one) What’s Offered: Flexible work to suit your availability A supportive team environment Full induction and training provided Opportunities to gain experience in education, care, and therapies Ideal for applicants considering a career in SEND, therapy, education, or social care If you are keen please send your CV to Axcis Education to [e-mail] or call 02921602960

If you are interested, then please click on the apply button and contact Kathryn Green on 02921 602960 | Ext: 2005.

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).

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.

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Contact: Kathryn Green

Telephone: [phone] | Ext: 2005