Job Title: SEN Teaching Assistant (Primary & Secondary) Location: Taunton Rate: £89 per day Hours: 8.30am – 3.30pm, Monday to Friday (term time only) Start: ASAP Contract: Full-time, with the possibility of becoming permanent We’re supporting a warm, nurturing specialist school in Taunton that educates children and young people aged 4–19 with autism, ADHD and a range of complex learning needs. The school is looking for a flexible and compassionate SEN Teaching Assistant who is happy working across both primary and secondary settings, providing 1:1 support and helping with small-group learning. If you enjoy variety, love working with children, and want a role where every day truly counts, this could be a fantastic opportunity. What you’ll be doing: • Supporting pupils with autism and additional needs in the classroom and during transitions • Helping communication through visual strategies, PECS or Makaton where appropriate • Offering calm, steady, and reassuring support to help children feel safe and confident • Encouraging independence, engagement and positive learning experiences • Assisting with a range of activities including life skills, sensory learning and outdoor sessions • Contributing to progress notes and working closely with teaching staff and parents/carers We’d love to hear from you if you: • Have experience supporting children or adults with SEND • Feel confident working with both primary and secondary age groups • Are patient, resilient, and a great team player • Have knowledge of autism and communication approaches (desirable but not essential) What you’ll receive: • £89 per day, paid weekly • Access to training and professional development • Support from a dedicated and understanding team • The chance to make a genuine difference to children’s lives every single day If you’re passionate about helping young people thrive in a caring, structured environment and are ready to take on a rewarding new challenge, 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>