SEND Learning Support Assistant

Do you want a role where your support truly matters — not just academically, but socially and emotionally too? We’re looking for a compassionate and resilient SEND Learning Support Assistant (LSA) to join a specialist school in Taunton that supports children and young people with complex additional needs. This is a full-time role starting ASAP, with the opportunity to become permanent after a 16-week settling‑in period.

Working hours are 8:30am–3:30pm, Monday to Friday, and the pay rate is £13.70 per hour.

About the setting:
This is a specialist all-through school supporting pupils from early years through to post‑16. Learners have a range of needs including SEMH, autism and moderate to profound learning disabilities. Education is highly personalised, with small class sizes, structured routines and specialist facilities that support communication, sensory regulation and life skills. The most recent Ofsted inspection rated the school Good, highlighting strong relationships between staff and pupils, a calm and nurturing environment, and the school’s commitment to helping every learner make progress in their own way.

• Supporting pupils in specialist classrooms or small group settings
• Helping children regulate emotions and feel safe and understood
• Supporting communication, independence and daily routines
• Assisting with personal care, mobility or hygiene where required
• Working closely with teachers, therapists and support staff

• Patience, kindness and emotional resilience
• A genuine desire to support vulnerable children
• Reliability and a team‑focused mindset
• Personal or professional experience supporting people with SEND

This role can be physically and emotionally demanding — but it is also incredibly rewarding. It suits graduates, support workers, youth workers, sports coaches or anyone considering a future in SEN education, care or mental health. Experience with young people is valued, but your attitude and values matter most.

If you’re ready to do work that has real impact — and be part of a supportive, specialist team — we’d love to hear from you. Apply today to be considered for this role.

We offer £50 in shopping vouchers if you refer a friend to us and they are placed in the job.

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. 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.

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.

Axcis Education is an employment agency offering temporary supply work for daily, short-term and long-term assignments in addition to permanent positions. 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. Salary / Pay Rate will be dependent on your skills and experience.

Contact:
Sancha Clark

Telephone:  Ext: 2016

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