SEND Teaching Assistant-Torbay

About the Role

Working alongside teachers and support staff, you will play a key role in helping students access learning, develop confidence, and engage positively with school life.

• Support students on a one-to-one basis and in small groups.
• Assist with classroom activities and learning tasks.
• Encourage positive behaviour and emotional development.
• Create a calm, structured, and nurturing environment.

This Torbay-based school supports students aged 11–16 whose needs cannot be met in mainstream education. All pupils have an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP) related to Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs. The school prides itself on providing a safe, inclusive environment where students are supported to thrive academically and personally.

• Friendly, patient, and empathetic.
• Passionate about supporting young people.
• Confident communicators and team players.
• Motivated to make a real difference in students’ lives.

Previous experience is not essential. This role would suit graduates, youth workers, sports coaches, teaching assistants, or anyone with a genuine interest in working with young people.

• Pay: £14.20‑£15.50 per hour.
• Hours:
  
  Monday to Friday, 9:00 am – 3:00 pm.
• Start Date:
  
  September 2026.

This is a temporary position. Salary will be based on your skills and experience.

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.

We require all staff to provide an up‑to‑date DBS check, or allow Axcis to process one on your behalf, in addition to other mandatory compliance checks in line with DfE guidelines. If the position involves working with children or vulnerable adults, this post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974.

Madeline Taylor-Edwards
Telephone: 01392 949 022