Location: Plymouth, Devon Job Type: Full-Time Salary: £93–£98 per day Start Date: September 2026 Are you passionate about supporting children with additional needs and looking for a rewarding role in a welcoming school community? A friendly and nurturing primary school in the heart of Plymouth is seeking a dedicated Teaching Assistant to join their team from September. This is a fantastic opportunity to work across Key Stage 1 and Key Stage 2, supporting pupils with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) on both a 1:1 basis and through small group intervention sessions. The school prides itself on its inclusive ethos, supportive leadership team, and commitment to ensuring every child reaches their full potential. You'll be joining a caring and collaborative staff team that values kindness, creativity, and building positive relationships with pupils. The Role Provide 1:1 support for pupils with a range of SEND, including Autism (ASC), ADHD, speech and language needs, and learning difficulties. Deliver targeted small group interventions to help pupils develop academically, socially, and emotionally. Work closely with class teachers and the SENDCo to implement personalised learning strategies. Encourage confidence, independence, and positive behaviour. Create a safe, engaging, and nurturing learning environment where every child can thrive. About You Experience working with children or young people, ideally within education, SEND, care, youth work, or a similar setting. A patient, resilient, and caring approach. Excellent communication and teamwork skills. A genuine passion for helping children overcome barriers to learning. Relevant qualifications are desirable but not essential—transferable skills and the right attitude are equally valued. What We Offer Competitive daily pay of £93–£98 per day. A full-time, long-term opportunity with the potential to become permanent. Ongoing support from a dedicated consultant. Access to free CPD and training opportunities. The chance to become part of a welcoming school where your contribution will make a lasting difference to children's lives. If you're ready to inspire, support, and make a real impact within a fantastic primary school in Plymouth, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today to be considered for this exciting September opportunity!<br/><br />If you are interested, then please click on the apply button and contact Holly Smith on 01392 949022 | Ext: 6007.<br /><br />If you are not interested in this role but know someone else who might be, <strong>don&#39;t forget that we offer &pound;50 in shopping vouchers if you refer a friend to us and we place them in the job.</strong> For more details, contact your local Axcis office.<br /><br /><em>This is a temporary position, unless stated otherwise.</em><br /><br /><em>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.<br /><br />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).<br /><br />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.</em><br /><br /><em>Axcis Education is an employment agency offering temporary supply work for daily, short-term and long-term assignments in addition to permanent positions.<br /><br />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.<br /><br />Salary / Pay Rate will be dependent on your skills and experience.</em><br /><br /><strong><span style="color:#e0004d;"><a href="/job-page-disclaimer">View the disclaimer</a></span></strong><br /><br /><strong><span style="color:#e0004d;"><strong>Contact: </strong></span><strong> Holly Smith&nbsp;</strong><br /><br /><strong><span style="color:#e0004d;">Telephone: </span> 01392 949022 | Ext: 6007</strong></strong>