SEN Teaching Assistant

Overview

Love helping children thrive? Make a real difference in a child's school experience! We're looking for a caring and committed SEN Teaching Assistant to join a welcoming primary school in Plymouth. This Key Stage 1 role focuses on supporting pupils with SEN and SEMH needs - helping them feel understood, confident, and engaged.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils with SEN and SEMH needs, tailoring learning to their strengths
• Work alongside teachers to adapt lessons and strategies
• Create a calm, supportive classroom where every child can flourish
• Encourage positive peer relationships and celebrate progress
• Take part in ongoing training, including trauma-informed approaches

Qualifications

• Experience with children (school or SEND setting preferred)
• Patient, empathetic, and resilient, with a commitment to wellbeing
• Good communicator and team player
• Level 2/3 Supporting Teaching & Learning qualification (desirable)
• Driving licence & vehicle (desirable)

Benefits

• Make a lasting impact on children's lives
• Join a supportive, inclusive school community
• Boost your skills in trauma informed and attachment led practice

Pay & Working Hours

Pay: £92-£96 per day Hours: Mon-Fri 8:30-3:30 Start: ASAP

Referral Reward

We offer £50 in shopping vouchers if you refer a friend to us and we place them in the job.

Other Information

This is a temporary position, unless stated otherwise.

Salary Information

Salary / Pay Rate will be dependent on your skills and experience.

Contact Details

Contact: Holly Smith
Telephone: Ext: 6007

Equal Opportunity & Safeguarding Statement

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 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 you are applying for involves working with children or vulnerable adults, this post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974.