Teaching Assistant – SEND & Autism Location: Yeovil Setting: Secondary School Hours: Full-time, Monday to Friday, 8:30am – 3:30pm Pay: £14.25 – £15.50 per hour PAYE Start Date: ASAP / September 2026 Axcis Education is currently recruiting for a caring and enthusiastic Teaching Assistant to join a welcoming secondary school in Yeovil. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who is passionate about supporting young people and wants to make a genuine difference to students with SEND and autism. You will work closely with teachers and the wider school team to support pupils both academically and personally, helping them to engage with learning, develop confidence and become more independent. The Role As a Teaching Assistant, you will: • Provide 1:1 and small-group support to students • Support pupils with SEND and autism throughout the school day • Help students access the curriculum and participate in lessons • Adapt your approach to meet individual communication, learning and sensory needs • Support positive behaviour and emotional regulation • Encourage students to develop their confidence, independence and social skills • Assist teachers with classroom activities and learning tasks • Build positive and trusting relationships with students • Work alongside teachers, pastoral staff and other professionals • Contribute to a positive, inclusive and supportive learning environment The Ideal Candidate We are looking for someone who: • Has experience working with children or young people • Ideally has experience supporting SEND and/or autism • Is patient, calm, caring and adaptable • Can build strong, positive relationships with young people • Has excellent communication and teamwork skills • Is confident supporting students with a range of needs • Is passionate about helping young people reach their potential Why Apply? • ASAP / September 2026 start • Full-time, long-term opportunity • £14.25–£15.50 per hour PAYE • Gain valuable experience within a secondary SEND setting • Support students with autism and additional needs • Work as part of a supportive school team • Opportunity to develop your career within education and SEND If you're passionate about supporting young people and looking for your next Teaching Assistant opportunity in Yeovil, apply today! 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>