Job Title: SEN Teaching Assistant (Primary & Secondary) Location: Taunton Daily Rate: £89 per day Hours: 8.30am – 3.30pm, Monday to Friday (term time only) Start Date: ASAP Contract: Full-time, with potential for a permanent position Axcis Education is working with a friendly and inclusive SEN school in Taunton that supports children and young people aged 4–19 with autism, ADHD, and complex learning needs. The school is seeking a flexible Teaching Assistant to work across both its primary and secondary sites, providing 1:1 and small-group support. This is a varied and rewarding role — ideal for someone patient, proactive, and passionate about helping students reach their potential in a supportive environment. Your Role: • Support pupils with autism and additional needs across both sites • Use visual supports, PECS, or Makaton to aid communication • Provide calm, consistent support during lessons and transitions • Encourage independence, confidence, and engagement in learning • Help with activities such as outdoor learning, life skills and sensory sessions • Record progress and share feedback with teachers and families We’re Looking For: • Experience supporting children or young people with SEND • Confidence working across primary and secondary age ranges • Calm, resilient and caring with good teamwork skills • Knowledge of autism and communication tools (PECS/Makaton) desirable • DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to apply) Why Join Axcis? • £89 per day – paid weekly • Ongoing CPD and training opportunities • Supportive consultants who value your work • A chance to make a real difference every day Apply now to join a welcoming SEN school in Taunton as a valued Teaching Assistant, supporting pupils across both primary and secondary sites. INDSW <br/><br />If you are interested, then please click on the apply button and contact Sancha Clark on 0117 472 2400 l Ext: 2016.<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> Sancha Clark&nbsp;</strong><br /><br /><strong><span style="color:#e0004d;">Telephone: </span> 0117 472 2400 l Ext: 2016</strong></strong>