SEND Teaching Assistant – Exeter Location: Exeter, Devon Pay: £95–£100 per day Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30am–3:30pm Start Date: ASAP Contract: Full-Time, Term-Time Only SEND Teaching Assistant – Specialist School Are you passionate about supporting children and young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND)? Do you have experience in education, care, support work, youth work, psychology, healthcare or working with vulnerable children or adults? Axcis Education is currently recruiting for a dedicated SEND Teaching Assistant to join a welcoming and supportive specialist school in Exeter. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who wants to develop their experience within a specialist education setting and make a genuine difference to the lives of young people. You will support pupils with a range of additional needs, including Autism (ASC), ADHD, SEMH, learning difficulties, speech and language needs and communication difficulties. Experience supporting children or young people with SEND is desirable, although relevant experience from care, support work, youth work or healthcare will also be considered. The Role As a SEND Teaching Assistant, you will work closely with pupils, teachers and the wider support team to help students access learning and develop their confidence, independence and social skills. Your responsibilities will include: • Providing 1:1 and small-group support to pupils with a range of SEND needs. • Supporting teachers with engaging and accessible classroom activities. • Helping pupils develop their communication, social and emotional skills. • Encouraging independence, confidence and positive behaviour. • Supporting pupils with transitions, routines and activities throughout the school day. • Helping create a calm, safe and supportive learning environment. • Building positive and trusting relationships with pupils. • Working alongside teachers, therapists and other professionals to support individual needs. • Following safeguarding procedures and promoting pupil wellbeing. What We’re Looking For We would love to hear from candidates who have: • Experience supporting children, young people or vulnerable individuals. • A genuine interest in working within SEND education. • Experience in education, care, support work, youth work, psychology, healthcare or similar settings. • An understanding of or experience with Autism, ADHD, SEMH, communication or additional needs. • A calm, patient and resilient approach. • Strong communication and teamwork skills. • The ability to build positive relationships and maintain clear boundaries. • A flexible and proactive attitude. • A genuine passion for helping young people progress and reach their potential. Why Work with Axcis Education? • £95–£100 per day, depending on experience. • Monday to Friday, 8:30am–3:30pm. • Full-time, term-time-only position. • Specialist SEND training and professional development opportunities. • Ongoing support from a dedicated Axcis consultant. • Opportunities to progress into longer-term positions. • The chance to gain valuable experience within a specialist school environment. • A rewarding role where every day brings something different. Apply Today If you have experience supporting children, young people or vulnerable individuals and are looking to build your career within SEND education, we would love to hear from you. Apply today to find out more about this SEND Teaching Assistant 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>