Job Title: Learning Support Assistant (SEND) Location: Plymouth Job Type: Full Time, Term Time Only Start Date: September 2026 Salary: £93–£98 per day Are you an experienced Learning Support Assistant, Teaching Assistant, Support Worker, Care Assistant, or someone with experience supporting children or vulnerable adults? We are recruiting enthusiastic and caring Learning Support Assistants to join a friendly and inclusive secondary school in Plymouth from September. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who is passionate about supporting young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) and helping them achieve their full potential. The Role As a Learning Support Assistant, you will work within the school's dedicated SEND provision, supporting students with a range of additional needs. Working alongside experienced teachers and the SENDCo, you will: • Provide 1:1 support for students with additional learning needs. • Support small groups of students within the SEND unit. • Adapt learning activities to meet individual student needs. • Build positive relationships that encourage confidence and independence. • Promote a safe, inclusive, and engaging learning environment. • Support students both in the classroom and during other school activities where required. We're Looking For We welcome applications from candidates with experience in education, care, youth work, or support roles. Essential: • Experience working with children, young people, or vulnerable adults. • A caring, patient, and resilient approach. • Excellent communication and teamwork skills. • A genuine passion for supporting students with SEND. Desirable: • Experience as a Teaching Assistant, Learning Support Assistant, SEN Teaching Assistant, Care Worker, Support Worker, Youth Worker, Nursery Practitioner, or Healthcare Assistant. • Knowledge or experience of autism, ADHD, speech and language needs, SEMH, or learning difficulties. What You'll Receive • Competitive pay of £93–£98 per day. • Full-time, term-time only role. • September start. • Ongoing support from experienced teachers and the school's SENDCo. • Opportunities for training and career progression. • A rewarding role where you can make a genuine difference every day. Whether you're an experienced Learning Support Assistant or looking to transfer your skills from care or support work into education, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today to secure your September start and begin a rewarding career supporting young people with SEND in a welcoming Plymouth secondary school. INDDEV<br/><br />If you are interested, then please click on the apply button and contact Holly Smith on 01392 949022 | Ext: 6007.<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> Holly Smith&nbsp;</strong><br /><br /><strong><span style="color:#e0004d;">Telephone: </span> 01392 949022 | Ext: 6007</strong></strong>