Celebrating the Best in SEND Teaching and Support Staff

Did You Know Axcis Celebrates a Candidate of the Term?

At Axcis, we believe that outstanding work deserves to be recognised, and that’s why, every term, we shine a spotlight on the exceptional teaching and support staff working in schools and alternative provisions across the country through our Candidate of the Term programme.

Whether it's a teaching assistant who goes above and beyond to support a child with complex needs or a teacher who consistently brings positivity, patience, and professionalism into the classroom, these individuals are the heartbeat of what we do, and we want to celebrate them.

How Does It Work?

Every academic term, Axcis encourages schools, alternative provisions like PRUs (Pupil Referral Units), and other specialist educational settings to submit nominations for any Axcis candidate who has made a meaningful impact in their setting.

We ask consultants to reach out to their school partners to gather feedback and encourage them to submit nominations. This could be:

• A note of thanks from a school leader
• A story about a candidate going above and beyond
• A general acknowledgement of outstanding service

These nominations are collected and reviewed by the Axcis team, and from there, winners are selected for each region.

🎉 Winners receive a gift voucher and a certificate as a small token of our appreciation.

✨ Nominees receive a certificate to acknowledge their contribution and commitment for going the extra mile.

Why We Do It

The Candidate of the Term programme is more than just a gesture; it's a celebration of dedication, passion, and perseverance. Our candidates work in some of the most challenging yet rewarding environments in education, including with pupils who have special educational needs and disabilities (SEND), social, emotional and mental health (SEMH) needs, or those excluded from mainstream education.

Recognising their impact helps build confidence, boosts morale, and reinforces what we already know - that our candidates are truly making a difference.

Recognition at Every Level

Celebrating excellence isn’t new to Axcis. In fact, we’ve been supporting recognition across the SEND sector for many years. We’re proud to have sponsored the nasen Awards since the event’s inception, an annual ceremony that honours individuals and organisations doing exceptional work to support children and young people with SEND.

Whether it’s celebrating nationwide achievements at the nasen Awards or recognising the day-to-day heroes through our Candidate of the Term awards, Axcis is committed to shining a light on the people making a real difference.

Help Us Celebrate More Axcis Stars 🌟

If you work with an Axcis candidate who deserves recognition, don’t keep it to yourself! Speak to your Axcis consultant about submitting a nomination or reach out directly to your local branch. You never know how much a simple “thank you” can mean to someone who gives their all, every single day.

Want to see some of our past winners?

Follow us on LinkedIn or Facebook, where we regularly feature our Candidate of the Term stars.

Together, let’s continue to champion the incredible work being done in SEND education.