Bath 8:30am – 3:30pm, 4 days per week £14.25 per hour Start Date: 1st September 2026 Are you a graduate looking to gain hands-on experience supporting young people with autism and learning disabilities? This is a fantastic opportunity to work within a specialist college in central Bath, supporting students with additional needs to access learning, develop independence, and build confidence in a structured and supportive environment. About the Role As a Therapeutic Support Assistant, you will work closely with students in the classroom, providing consistent, person-centred support tailored to their individual needs. You will use structured, relational, and autism-informed approaches to help students engage with learning, develop communication skills, and manage daily routines. About the Setting This specialist college supports young people with: • Autism (ASC) • Moderate to severe learning disabilities • Communication and sensory needs • Additional support needs linked to anxiety or past experiences The environment is structured, predictable, and highly supportive, with a strong focus on routine, communication, and student wellbeing. Staff work collaboratively with therapists, behaviour specialists, and support teams to ensure every student can access education in a way that works for them. Key Responsibilities • Provide in-class support tailored to individual learning and communication needs • Support students with routines, transitions, and engagement in lessons • Use autism-informed strategies (visual supports, structured approaches) • Support emotional regulation in a calm and consistent manner • Build positive, trusting relationships with students • Work closely with teachers, therapists, and support staff • Encourage independence, confidence, and life skills What You’ll Gain • Hands-on experience supporting autism and learning disabilities • Training in autism-informed practice, communication strategies, and behaviour support • Experience working within a multidisciplinary team • Insight into cognitive development, communication needs, and neurodiversity • A strong foundation for careers in psychology, speech and language therapy, occupational therapy, or education • Opportunity for long-term or permanent roles Ideal Candidate • Graduate in Psychology, Education, Sociology, Speech & Language, or a related field • Experience supporting young people (education, care, youth work, mentoring, SEN support) • Patient, proactive, and comfortable supporting additional needs • Strong communication and relationship-building skills • Understanding or interest in autism and neurodiversity • DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to obtain one) Why Join Axcis Education • Specialist SEND recruitment expertise • Ongoing training and development • Opportunities for progression and long-term placements • Competitive weekly pay • Dedicated consultant support If you’re looking for a role where you can gain meaningful experience supporting young people with autism and learning disabilities, apply now. INDSW <br/><br />If you are interested, then please click on the apply button and contact James Mochan on 0117 472 2400.<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> James Mochan&nbsp;</strong><br /><br /><strong><span style="color:#e0004d;">Telephone: </span> 0117 472 2400</strong></strong>