Job Title: Learning Support Assistant – Special Educational Needs School
Location: Taunton
Pay Rate: £92.00 – £109.00 per day
Job Type: Full-time – Term Time Only (Temporary with Potential for Permanent Contract)
Hours: 8:30am – 3:30pm, Monday to Friday
About the Role
As a Learning Support Assistant, you will work closely with pupils across primary and secondary age groups, helping them to access learning, develop communication skills, and build confidence and independence. The role will involve 1:1 support and small group intervention, tailored to meet the individual needs of each learner.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide 1:1 support for pupils with additional and complex needs
- Deliver small group interventions to support learning and personal development
- Support communication, social interaction, and emotional regulation
- Assist pupils in accessing a personalised curriculum
- Encourage independence, confidence, and positive behaviour
- Work collaboratively with teachers, therapists, and wider support staff
- Maintain high standards of safeguarding and pupil welfare
Who We’re Looking For
- A patient, caring, and resilient individual
- Experience working with children or young people with SEND is desirable
- Strong communication and teamwork skills
- A calm and adaptable approach to supporting a range of needs
- Genuine passion for helping children and young people thrive
Why Apply?
- Make a meaningful difference every day
- Join a highly supportive specialist education team
- Gain valuable experience supporting a wide range of SEND needs
- Excellent opportunity for aspiring teachers, therapists, psychologists, or youth workers
- Potential for a long‑term or permanent position
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.
The company is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. All staff are 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.
If the position involves working with children or vulnerable adults, this post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974.
Contact: Sancha Clark
Telephone: 0117 472 2400 l Ext: 2016
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