Location: Exeter, Devon Hours: Full-Time | Monday to Friday | 8:30am – 4:30pm (30-minute lunch break) Pay: £103 per day Start Date: ASAP Are you passionate about supporting children with additional needs? A specialist school in Exeter is looking for a dedicated SEND Learning Support Assistant to join its supportive team. This is a rewarding opportunity to work with pupils with Autism (ASC), ADHD, Anxiety, Moderate Learning Difficulties (MLD), SEMH (Social, Emotional and Mental Health needs), and communication difficulties. If you have experience working with children, young people, or vulnerable adults and want to make a meaningful difference every day, we'd love to hear from you. About the Role As a SEND Learning Support Assistant, you'll play an important role in helping pupils overcome barriers to learning while supporting their emotional wellbeing and personal development. Working alongside teachers and specialist staff, you'll help create a safe, inclusive, and engaging environment where every child can thrive. You will support pupils on a 1:1 basis and in small groups, encouraging independence, confidence, and positive relationships throughout the school day. Key Responsibilities • Provide learning and emotional support to pupils on a 1:1 basis and in small groups. • Build positive, trusting relationships using a nurturing and trauma-informed approach. • Support pupils to develop confidence, emotional regulation, communication, and social skills. • Work collaboratively with teachers, therapists, and other professionals to deliver personalised support. • Assist in implementing Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs) and individual learning targets. • Monitor pupil progress and provide feedback to the wider school team. • Use positive behaviour strategies to support pupils with additional needs. About You We're looking for someone who is: • Experienced working with children, young people, or vulnerable adults. • Passionate about supporting pupils with SEND. • Patient, empathetic, and resilient. • Knowledgeable about how additional needs can affect behaviour, communication, and learning. • A positive team player with excellent communication skills. • Committed to helping every child achieve their potential. About the School This specialist school provides an inspiring and inclusive learning environment with a strong focus on wellbeing, creativity, and outdoor education. Staff benefit from: • A welcoming and supportive team environment. • Small class sizes, allowing for meaningful relationships and personalised support. • Weekly educational trips to local forests, the Exeter Quay, and community settings. • A dedicated therapy space with sensory resources, including a bouncy ball therapy room. • Innovative learning experiences, including VR lessons, cooking sessions, and outdoor education. • Access to an on-site staff gym. • Ongoing professional development through online training with the National College. Why Apply? • Full-time role with consistent hours. • Competitive daily rate of £103 per day. • Immediate start available. • A rewarding opportunity to positively impact the lives of children with additional needs. • Ongoing support from Axcis Education throughout your placement. If you're ready to build a rewarding career supporting children with SEND and want to join a school that values creativity, inclusion, and wellbeing, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today to be considered for this exciting opportunity. INDDEV<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>