Are you looking for a truly meaningful role where you can make a difference every day? We are seeking a caring, patient full-time Autism School Support Assistant to join a trusted special school in Taunton. You’ll support children and young people—from primary through secondary age—with SEMH needs, autism, learning disabilities and other complex needs. Why this school? • The school was rated Good in its most recent inspection by Ofsted. • Staff and leaders are known for providing specialist, personalised support through a carefully designed curriculum that supports pupils’ learning, independence and life skills. • Facilities are well-equipped for SEND provision — including therapy spaces and even a hydrotherapy pool — helping to meet the therapeutic needs of pupils with complex disabilities. The role: • Full-time, Monday–Friday, 8:30am–3:30pm • Pay rate: £13.70 per hour • Start: ASAP, with permanent contract following a 16-week settling-in period • Supporting pupils in specialist classes, helping them engage with their education and benefit from tailored lessons and therapies • May include personal care, depending on each pupil’s needs This role is ideal for people who: • Are kind, calm, patient and genuinely enjoy supporting young people who face challenges • Can offer empathy, understanding and consistency — traits that matter more than formal experience • Want to gain valuable experience in a specialist school setting — a great stepping stone for future careers in education, mental health, support work or youth services • Value teamwork, flexibility and the chance to make a real, everyday difference We welcome applications from confident graduates, youth workers, sports coaches, support workers. If you’re ready to contribute to a supportive, inclusive specialist school community and help children with additional needs thrive, we would love to hear from you. Apply today to be considered for this role. INDSW <br/><br />If you are interested, then please click on the apply button and contact Sancha Clark on 0117 472 2400 l Ext: 2016.<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> Sancha Clark&nbsp;</strong><br /><br /><strong><span style="color:#e0004d;">Telephone: </span> 0117 472 2400 l Ext: 2016</strong></strong>