SEND Teaching Assistant

SEND Teaching Assistant

Totnes, Devon
£92-£105 (dependent on experience)
Full-Time | Monday to Friday | Term-Time Working
Must be able to drive

Are you passionate about supporting young people to overcome barriers, develop confidence, and achieve success?

Axcis Education is looking for a dedicated and resilient Educational Support Worker to join our specialist team supporting young people aged 11-19 with a range of additional needs, including SEMH (Social, Emotional and Mental Health needs), ADHD, autism, and challenging behaviour. The school provides education for pupils with complex needs and maintains a positive, nurturing approach to behaviour support.

This is a rewarding opportunity for someone who wants to have a genuine impact on young people's lives, helping them engage in education, develop positive relationships, and build successful futures.

About the school
The school is an independent special school for up to 60 pupils aged 11-19. The school delivers a personalised curriculum that combines academic and vocational learning within a supportive environment where every child is valued as an individual. The school focuses on positive behaviour management, building on pupil strengths, and creating opportunities for success.

The Role
• Building positive, trusting relationships with pupils.
• Supporting students with SEMH needs, ADHD, autism, and behavioural challenges.
• Helping pupils regulate emotions and develop positive coping strategies.
• Encouraging engagement, attendance, and participation in learning.
• Providing individual and small-group support across the curriculum.
• Promoting positive behaviour in line with school policies.
• Supporting pupils' social, emotional, and personal development.
• Assisting young people to build confidence, resilience, self-esteem, and independence.
• Helping students overcome barriers to learning and achieve their individual goals.
• Contributing to a safe, supportive, and inclusive learning environment.
• Opportunities to do outreach work with the students

What We're Looking For
• A genuine passion for supporting young people
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• The ability to remain calm, patient, and professional in challenging situations
• Strong relationship-building skills
• A positive and resilient attitude
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people

Why Join Us?
• Work within a highly supportive and experienced team.
• Receive ongoing training and professional development.
• Small school environment where every pupil matters.
• Be part of a school committed to positive behaviour support and pupil success.
• Opportunity to make a lasting impact on young people's lives.
• Rewarding and meaningful career progression opportunities.

We welcome applications from:
• Teaching Assistants
• Learning Mentors
• Youth Workers
• Behaviour Support Workers
• Residential Support Workers
• SEN Teaching Assistants
• Pastoral Support Workers
• Care Workers
• Children's Support Workers
• Sports Coaches
• Alternative Provision Practitioners

Apply Today
If you're looking for a rewarding role where every day brings the opportunity to transform a young person's future, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply now and become part of a team that puts children at the heart of everything it does.