Specialist Teaching Assistant

Axcis Education are seeking a full-time specialist teaching assistant to work at a special school in Exeter. The successful candidate will be assisting the Teacher as well as supporting pupils with special educational needs throughout the school day. As a SEND teaching assistant you will be responsible for the social, emotional, educational and general wellbeing of the children and must thrive in a fast‑paced environment.

• Support the class teacher with lesson resourcing.
• Assist children in class with their educational understanding.
• Assist children in class with their social and emotional needs.
• Work in sensory rooms, outdoor learning and messy play activities.
• Manage behaviour and de‑escalate challenging situations.
• Safeguard all children in your care.
• Move across the school to various lessons, and assist with break and lunch duties.
• Cover other SEND teaching assistants who may be off.

• Can build relationships with children.
• Resilient and able to set clear boundaries.
• Active, positive with a can‑do attitude.
• Willingness to support the team across the school.
• Has experience in SEND.

• Located in Exeter – bus routes, train routes and parking accessible.
• Working Monday to Friday 8:30–3:30, no weekend work.
• Temporary contract with potential of a permanent contract.
• Salary £90 per day, 6.5‑hour days.
• Online training available to build experience on CV.
• Could lead to a career in SEND.
• Working in a well‑known SEND school in Exeter.
• The team are considerate, good listeners and support you throughout your work journey.
• A personal consultant to guide and prepare you in your SEND teaching assistant career.
• A rewarding job role seeing the benefits of your contribution everyday.
• Opportunities in both primary and secondary education.

Apply now. If you are interested, please click the apply button and contact Kirsty Chisholm on  | Ext: 6002.

In addition, we offer £50 in shopping vouchers if you refer a friend to us and we place them in a job. For more details, contact your local Axcis office.

This is a temporary position, unless stated otherwise. Axcis is an equal opportunities employer and does 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 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.

If the position involves working with children or vulnerable adults, this post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974.

Axcis Education is an employment agency offering temporary supply work for daily, short‑term and long‑term assignments in addition to permanent positions. 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. Salary / Pay Rate will be dependent on your skills and experience.