SEND Teaching Assistant Location: Plymouth, Devon Start Date: January 2027 Pay: £94–£100 per day Job Type: Full-time, Temporary Make a Real Difference as a SEND Teaching Assistant in Plymouth! Are you passionate about supporting young people with additional needs and helping them reach their full potential? Do you have the patience, resilience and understanding to support students who may face social, emotional and behavioural challenges? Axcis Education is recruiting a SEND Teaching Assistant to work in a specialist SEND school in Plymouth, supporting students with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs, Autism (ASC) and ADHD. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who enjoys building positive relationships with young people, creating a supportive learning environment and helping students develop the confidence and skills they need to succeed. Your responsibilities will include: • Supporting students with SEMH needs, Autism and ADHD in their learning and personal development. • Helping manage challenging behaviour using a calm, patient and positive approach. • Building trusting relationships and encouraging positive engagement with education. • Supporting students on a 1:1 basis and in small groups. • Helping create a safe, structured and inclusive learning environment. • Supporting students who may struggle with emotional regulation, social interaction or engagement in lessons. • Working collaboratively with teachers and the wider support team. • Adapting to different learning environments and provisions when required. What We're Looking For We would love to hear from candidates who have: • Experience working with children or young people with SEND, SEMH, Autism or ADHD. • A patient, resilient and nurturing approach. • Confidence supporting students who may display challenging behaviour. • Strong communication and relationship-building skills. • The ability to remain calm and positive in potentially challenging situations. • Flexibility and a willingness to work across different provisions when needed. Previous experience in a school, specialist SEND setting, alternative provision, youth work, care or a similar role would be beneficial. We are particularly interested in people who understand the importance of consistency, boundaries and positive relationships. What We Offer • £94–£100 per day, depending on experience. • A January 2027 start. • The opportunity to gain valuable experience in specialist SEND education. • Ongoing support from a dedicated Axcis Education consultant. • Access to relevant training and professional development opportunities. • The chance to make a genuine difference to the lives of young people. Apply now to be considered for this SEND Teaching Assistant opportunity in Plymouth, starting January 2027. INDDEV <br/><br />If you are interested, then please click on the apply button and contact Holly Smith on 01392 949022 | Ext: 6007.<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> Holly Smith&nbsp;</strong><br /><br /><strong><span style="color:#e0004d;">Telephone: </span> 01392 949022 | Ext: 6007</strong></strong>