Location: Bridgwater Pay: £92.00 – £109.00 per day Contract: Full-time | Term Time Only | September Start We're recruiting a dedicated SEND Teaching Assistant to join the specialist resource base within a thriving secondary school in Bridgwater. This is a fantastic opportunity to support students with Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC) and communication needs in a nurturing, well-resourced environment. The specialist provision works closely with the wider school, enabling students to access both personalised learning and mainstream lessons where appropriate, helping them develop academically, socially, and emotionally. What You'll Be Doing: Working as part of an experienced SEND team, you will provide tailored support that enables students to overcome barriers to learning and achieve their individual goals. Your responsibilities will include: • Providing 1:1 support for students with additional needs • Delivering small group interventions to develop communication, literacy, social skills, and independence • Supporting students both within the specialist resource base and in mainstream lessons where appropriate • Encouraging positive behaviour, emotional regulation, and confidence • Working collaboratively with teachers, therapists, and SEND professionals • Helping to create a calm, structured, and inclusive learning environment We're Looking For Someone Who: • Is patient, caring, and resilient • Has experience supporting children or young people with SEND, autism, or additional needs (professionally or personally) • Builds positive relationships with ease • Is committed to helping every student reach their potential • Enjoys working as part of a collaborative team Why Apply? • Join a well-established specialist provision within a successful secondary school • Work alongside experienced SEND professionals • Gain valuable experience supporting autistic students and young people with communication needs • Excellent opportunity for aspiring teachers, educational psychologists, speech and language therapists, or occupational therapists • Long-term, full-time position with the opportunity to secure a permanent contract If you're passionate about supporting young people with additional needs and want to be part of a team that makes a genuine difference every day, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today to begin your career as a SEND Teaching Assistant this September. 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>