Location: Exeter, Devon Pay: £95 - £100 per day Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30am - 3:30pm Start Date: September 2026 Contract Type: Full-Time, Term-Time Only SEND Teaching Assistant Job in Exeter Are you passionate about supporting children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND)? Whether you have experience in education, care, support work, psychology, youth work, or healthcare, this could be the perfect opportunity to build a rewarding career within a specialist school environment. Axcis Education is recruiting for a dedicated SEND Teaching Assistant to join a welcoming and supportive special school in Exeter. This role involves working with pupils with a range of additional needs, including Autism (ASC), ADHD, SEMH needs, learning difficulties, and communication needs. As a SEND Teaching Assistant, you will play a key role in supporting pupils' educational progress, emotional wellbeing, and personal development while helping them thrive both inside and outside the classroom. Key Responsibilities • Support pupils with SEND on a 1:1 basis and in small group settings. • Assist the class teacher in delivering engaging and inclusive learning activities. • Encourage students' social, emotional, and communication development. • Promote independence and confidence through positive support strategies. • Help create a safe, nurturing, and inclusive learning environment. • Support pupils during breaktimes, lunchtime activities, and transitions around the school. • Work collaboratively with teachers, therapists, and support staff to meet individual student needs. • Maintain safeguarding standards and support pupil wellbeing at all times. The Ideal Candidate We are looking for someone who: • Has experience working with children or young people with SEND. • Can build strong, positive relationships with pupils and staff. • Is resilient, patient, and able to remain calm under pressure. • Has excellent communication and teamwork skills. • Demonstrates a positive, proactive, and flexible attitude. • Understands the importance of clear boundaries and consistency. • Is passionate about helping children achieve their full potential. Why Work with Axcis Education? • Competitive daily pay of £95 - £100. • Ongoing SEND training and professional development opportunities. • Access to specialist SEN and behaviour management training. • Opportunities for long-term and permanent positions. • Dedicated consultant support throughout your placement. • A genuinely rewarding role where you can make a lasting difference to young people's lives. • No two days are ever the same. Apply Today If you are looking for a rewarding SEND Teaching Assistant job in Exeter and want to make a real difference in the lives of children with additional needs, we would love to hear from you. Apply now to join Axcis Education and start your SEND career this September. INDDEV <br/><br />If you are interested, then please click on the apply button and contact Amy Evans on 0139 294 9022 l Ext: 6003.<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> Amy Evans&nbsp;</strong><br /><br /><strong><span style="color:#e0004d;">Telephone: </span> 0139 294 9022 l Ext: 6003</strong></strong>