Location: Dawlish, Devon Hours: Full-Time | Monday to Friday | 8:45am – 3:45pm Start Date: September Pay: £94–£96 per day Make a Difference in a Specialist School Axcis Education is proud to be working in partnership with a welcoming specialist school in Dawlish to recruit a dedicated SEN Teaching Assistant to support a Year 2 class from September. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a highly supportive team in a well-resourced specialist setting, working with pupils with Autism, complex learning needs, communication difficulties, and non-verbal or pre-verbal profiles. If you're passionate about inclusive education and enjoy helping children reach their full potential, we'd love to hear from you. About the Role You'll be joining a nurturing Year 2 class of 8 pupils, supported by an experienced team consisting of one class teacher and three Teaching Assistants. This role will focus on supporting a new pupil joining the class, helping them settle into school life, engage with learning, and build positive relationships. The classroom is active, engaging, and can be lively at times, so we're looking for someone who is calm, adaptable, and confident working in a busy environment. Key Responsibilities Support a pupil with Autism and complex additional needs throughout the school day. Encourage communication, engagement, and independence using personalised strategies. Assist with classroom activities, sensory learning, and play-based education. Promote a safe, nurturing, and inclusive learning environment. Work collaboratively with teachers and support staff to meet individual learning goals. Help pupils develop confidence, social skills, and emotional wellbeing. About You We're looking for someone who is: Passionate about supporting children with SEND. Proactive, positive, and able to use their initiative. Comfortable working in a busy and sometimes noisy classroom. Patient, calm, and resilient when supporting children with complex needs. Experienced working with children or young people with additional needs (desirable but not essential). A strong team player with excellent communication skills. Outstanding Facilities This specialist school offers an exceptional learning environment with purpose-built facilities, including: Hydrotherapy swimming pool Agricultural gardens with chickens and outdoor learning areas Dedicated woodwork studio Sensory rooms in every classroom Two Forest School areas A wide range of sensory resources, including fidget toys, adaptive equipment, and movement aids Communication support through AAC devices, PECS, and visual timetables These facilities provide pupils with enriching opportunities to learn, communicate, regulate their emotions, and develop essential life skills. Why Join Axcis Education? Competitive weekly pay. Dedicated support from your own experienced Axcis consultant. Access to ongoing CPD and specialist SEND training. Opportunities to progress into long-term and permanent roles. A wide range of specialist education opportunities across Devon and the South West. If you're looking for a rewarding role where you can make a genuine difference in the lives of children with additional needs, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today to be considered for this September start.<br/><br />If you are interested, then please click on the apply button and contact Kirsty Chisholm on 01392 949 022 | Ext: 6002.<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> Kirsty Chisholm&nbsp;</strong><br /><br /><strong><span style="color:#e0004d;">Telephone: </span> 01392 949 022 | Ext: 6002</strong></strong>