Location: Plymouth Start Date: September 2025 Pay: £89–£95 per day Contract Type: Full-Time (Potential to become permanent for the right candidate) Axcis Education are seeking a dedicated and compassionate SEND Teaching Assistant to join a friendly, collaborative team in September 2025. The school is an Autism-friendly school that supports children aged 4 to 16 with communication and interaction needs, including moderate learning difficulties and Autism Spectrum Conditions (ASC). The pupils thrive in a nurturing environment where peer support is encouraged and staff work closely with families to achieve the best outcomes for every child. Many of the students also experience associated needs such as ADHD, dyslexia, or other specific learning difficulties. The Role: As a Teaching Assistant, you will: Support pupils across a range of ages and abilities, helping them to access learning in a way that suits their individual needs. Work closely with teachers, therapists, and other staff members to implement EHCPs and personalised learning strategies. Promote a calm, structured, and inclusive learning environment. Build strong, trusting relationships with pupils and their families. The Ideal Candidate: Experience working with children or young people with Autism is highly desirable. Must demonstrate a patient, empathetic, and resilient approach. Able to work effectively as part of a team and independently when required. Committed to promoting inclusion and supporting pupils’ social and emotional development. Willing to learn and grow within the role, with potential for long-term opportunities. Why Join us? A supportive, close-knit team where everyone shares a commitment to pupil wellbeing. Ongoing training and professional development opportunities. A meaningful and rewarding role that makes a real difference to children's lives. If you are passionate about supporting children with SEND and want to become part of a school that values teamwork, empathy, and high-quality care, we would love to hear from you. To apply, please send your CV 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.<br /><br />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 />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>