Location: Swindon, SN2 Pay: £13.69 per hour Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30 AM – 3:30 PM Contract: Temporary (with potential to become permanent) Are you passionate about supporting children and young people with additional needs in a nurturing and structured environment? We’re seeking a full-time Teaching Assistant to join a specialist school catering to pupils aged 5–19 with a wide range of Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND). This setting offers a highly personalised approach to learning, helping students grow in confidence, independence, and essential life skills. Key Responsibilities: Provide tailored support to students with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), learning difficulties, and associated behavioural needs • Assist with classroom tasks, life skills development, and emotional regulation strategies • Collaborate closely with teachers, therapists, and other support staff to help students succeed • Foster a safe, positive, and engaging learning environment What We’re Looking For: • Experience working with SEMH (social emotional and mental health) or managing challenging behaviour is highly desirable • A calm, compassionate, and proactive approach to support • Excellent teamwork and communication skills • A genuine interest in inclusive education and youth development We Welcome Applicants With Backgrounds In: • Care or residential settings • Youth work or mentoring roles • Supporting family or friends with SEND • Degrees in Psychology, Education, Social Work, Creative Arts, or Sport Additional Details: • Full-time and part-time roles available • Working hours: 8:30 AM – 3:30 PM, Monday to Friday • Hourly rate: £13.69 • Initial temporary contract with potential for a permanent role <br/><br />If you are interested, then please click on the apply button and contact Lauren Featherstone on 0117 472 2400 l Ext: 2017.<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.<br /><br />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 />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> Lauren Featherstone&nbsp;</strong><br /><br /><strong><span style="color:#e0004d;">Telephone: </span> 0117 472 2400 l Ext: 2017</strong></strong>