SEND Learning Support Assistant – ASAP Start Location: Exeter, Devon Hours: Full-Time | Monday to Friday | 8:30am – 4:30pm (30-minute lunch break) Pay: £103 per day Start Date: ASAP Are you passionate about supporting children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND)? Do you have experience working with children, young people, or vulnerable adults and want to make a genuine difference? Axcis Education is currently recruiting for a SEND Learning Support Assistant to join a welcoming and specialist school in Exeter, with an ASAP start available. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who is patient, compassionate and committed to helping young people overcome barriers to learning. The school supports pupils with a range of needs, including Autism (ASC), ADHD, Anxiety, Moderate Learning Difficulties (MLD), Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs, and communication difficulties. About the Role As a SEND Learning Support Assistant, you will provide tailored support to pupils both 1:1 and within small groups, helping them to feel confident, supported and engaged throughout the school day. You will work closely with teachers and other professionals to support pupils' learning, emotional wellbeing, communication and personal development. Your responsibilities will include: • Providing 1:1 and small-group support to pupils with SEND. • Building positive and trusting relationships with pupils. • Supporting emotional regulation, communication, confidence and social development. • Encouraging independence and positive engagement with learning. • Supporting the implementation of EHCPs and individual learning targets. • Using positive and nurturing behaviour strategies. • Working alongside teachers, therapists and wider support staff. • Monitoring pupil progress and sharing relevant feedback with the school team. • Helping to create a safe, inclusive and supportive classroom environment. About You The school is looking for someone who is: • Experienced working with children, young people or vulnerable adults. • Passionate about supporting children with SEND. • Patient, empathetic and resilient. • Confident supporting individuals with a range of additional needs. • Understanding of how SEND can impact behaviour, communication and learning. • A strong communicator who works well as part of a team. • Positive, reliable and committed to helping pupils reach their potential. About the School This specialist school offers a creative, inclusive and nurturing environment, with a strong emphasis on wellbeing, personal development and outdoor learning. The school provides a range of exciting opportunities and facilities, including: • Small class sizes and personalised support. • Regular educational trips to local forests, Exeter Quay and community settings. • Dedicated therapy and sensory spaces, including a bouncy ball therapy room. • Innovative learning through VR lessons, cooking sessions and outdoor education. • An on-site staff gym. • Ongoing professional development and online training through the National College. • A friendly and supportive staff team. Why Apply? • ASAP start available. • Full-time, Monday to Friday hours. • £103 per day. • Work within a supportive specialist SEND setting. • Gain valuable experience supporting pupils with a range of additional needs. • Opportunity to make a genuine difference to pupils' lives. • Ongoing support from Axcis Education throughout your placement. If you're passionate about supporting children with SEND and are available to start ASAP, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today to be considered for this fantastic opportunity in Exeter! INDDEV<br/><br />If you are interested, then please click on the apply button and contact Madeline Taylor-Edwards on 01392 949 022 .<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> Madeline Taylor-Edwards&nbsp;</strong><br /><br /><strong><span style="color:#e0004d;">Telephone: </span> 01392 949 022 </strong></strong>