SEND Teaching Assistant – Dawlish Location: Dawlish Salary: £85 - £95 per day (dependent on experience) Hours: Full-time, 08:45 – 15:45 Start Date: ASAP Axcis Education is looking for a compassionate and dedicated SEND Teaching Assistant to join a specialist school in Dawlish. If you have a passion for supporting children and young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND), this could be the perfect opportunity for you! About the Role As a SEND Teaching Assistant, you will play a crucial role in helping pupils with additional learning needs develop their confidence, independence, and social skills. Your responsibilities will include: • Providing tailored support to pupils with SEMH, ASD, and ADHD • Assisting with classroom activities and adapting learning materials to individual needs Encouraging positive behaviour and supporting emotional well-being • Using specialist resources such as sensory rooms, therapy hubs, and quiet reflection areas • Working closely with teachers, therapists, and other support staff to create an inclusive learning environment Who We’re Looking For: We’re looking for a patient, resilient, and empathetic individual who is committed to making a real difference. To be successful in this role, you should have: • Previous experience working in a similar setting (as a Teaching Assistant, Care Worker, or Support Worker) • A good understanding of SEND and behavioural needs • Strong communication and teamwork skills • A flexible and proactive approach to supporting students Why Join This School? This specialist SEND school provides a nurturing and supportive environment to help young learners reach their full potential. The school offers: • Small class sizes for focused learning • A well-equipped sensory room to support engagement • Therapy and well-being hubs for emotional support • Ongoing training and career development for staff Apply Today! If you’re passionate about supporting children with, SEND and want to be part of a rewarding and fulfilling school environment, we’d love to hear from you! INDDEV <br/><br />If you are interested, then please click on the apply button and contact Madeline Taylor-Edwards on 01392 949 022 .<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> Madeline Taylor-Edwards&nbsp;</strong><br /><br /><strong><span style="color:#e0004d;">Telephone: </span> 01392 949 022 </strong></strong>