Join Our Supportive Team and Help Make a Real Difference We're on the lookout for a caring and dedicated Trauma-Informed Teaching Assistant to join our brilliant team in Exeter. This full-time role is ideal for someone who’s passionate about helping children who’ve faced tough times to feel safe, supported, and ready to learn. What You’ll Be Doing: • Supporting students one-to-one and in small groups, helping with both learning and emotional needs • Creating a calm and nurturing space using trauma-informed approaches • Helping children build their confidence, manage emotions, and develop social skills • Working closely with teachers, support staff, and other professionals to put the right support in place • Helping to plan and deliver tailored lessons and resources • Keeping track of progress and feeding back to the wider team • Using positive behaviour strategies to support students with any challenges What We’re Looking For: • Experience working with children or young people (bonus points if it's in a trauma-informed or SEN setting) • A good understanding of how trauma can affect behaviour and learning • Loads of patience, empathy, and a positive, can-do attitude • A team player who communicates well with both adults and kids • A genuine passion for creating inclusive, supportive classrooms Even Better If You Have: • First-hand experience working with children who’ve experienced trauma or adversity • Knowledge of trauma-informed strategies and techniques Job Title: Full-Time Trauma-Informed Teaching Assistant Location: Exeter, UK Contract Type: Full-Time Pay: £87 – £95 a day (depending on experience) Start Date: ASAP ________________________________________ What You’ll Get in Return: • A friendly and welcoming work environment • Great opportunities for training and professional development • A chance to make a genuine impact in the lives of young people • Competitive daily rate of pay (£87–£95) ________________________________________ Interested? Pop your CV over telling us a bit about your experience. We’re reviewing applications as they come in, so don’t hang about! INDDEV<br/><br />If you are interested, then please click on the apply button and contact Madeline Taylor-Edwards on 01392 949 022 .<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> Madeline Taylor-Edwards&nbsp;</strong><br /><br /><strong><span style="color:#e0004d;">Telephone: </span> 01392 949 022 </strong></strong>