Join a specialist SEND school in Plymouth where your care and dedication will transform young lives every day.
Location: Plymouth, Devon
Job Type: Full-Time & Part-Time
Contract: Temporary to Permanent
Salary: £93–£100 per day
Are you an experienced Teaching Assistant, Support Worker, Care Assistant, or Healthcare Assistant looking for a rewarding role in education?
Axcis Education is currently recruiting caring and dedicated Teaching Assistants to support children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) in a specialist school in Plymouth.
This is a fantastic opportunity for individuals with experience supporting vulnerable children or adults who are looking to make a real difference and develop a rewarding career within education.
About the Role
As a SEND Teaching Assistant, you will:
- Support children with a range of additional needs, including autism, ADHD, speech and language needs, and social, emotional and mental health (SEMH) needs.
- Work closely with teachers to deliver engaging and inclusive learning activities.
- Provide one-to-one and small group support tailored to individual pupils.
- Encourage pupils' independence, confidence, and emotional wellbeing.
- Help create a safe, positive, and nurturing learning environment.
- Adapt your approach to meet the individual needs of each child.
What We're Looking For
We're looking for candidates who:
- Have experience supporting vulnerable children or vulnerable adults.
- Have a caring, patient, and positive approach.
- Are flexible, reliable, and able to adapt to different school environments.
- Have excellent communication and teamwork skills.
- Are passionate about supporting children with SEND.
- Can commit to either part-time or full-time work.
Desirable (but not essential)
- Previous experience as a Teaching Assistant, Learning Support Assistant, Support Worker, Care Assistant, Youth Worker, Nursery Practitioner, or Healthcare Assistant.
- Experience supporting individuals with autism, ADHD, learning disabilities, or SEMH needs.
- Relevant qualifications in Education, Health & Social Care, or Childcare.
What We Offer
- Competitive daily pay of £93–£98 per day.
- Full-time and part-time opportunities available.
- Temporary to permanent opportunities for the right candidates.
- Weekly pay.
- Ongoing support from a dedicated Axcis Education consultant.
- Valuable experience working within specialist SEND settings.
- A rewarding role where you can make a genuine difference to the lives of children every day.
If you're passionate about supporting children with additional needs and are looking for a rewarding role in education, we'd love to hear from you.
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