Location: Taunton, Somerset Pay: £12 - £15 per hour (experience-dependent) Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30 AM – 3:30 PM Contract: Temporary with the view to go permanent Are you passionate about helping children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) thrive? Join a specialist school in Taunton that is dedicated to empowering students aged 4 to 19 with severe learning difficulties (SLD), profound multiple learning difficulties (PMLD) and autism spectrum disorder (ASD). With purpose-built facilities and a focus on nurturing the whole child, this school provides an inspiring environment where every achievement is celebrated. You’ll work closely with a small group of students, often in 1:1 or 2:1 settings, providing personalised support that helps them grow in confidence, independence, and life skills. What Makes This Opportunity Unique? • Therapeutic and Outdoor Learning Programs: Engage students in innovative programs, including forest school activities and hydrotherapy, designed to support physical and emotional development. • State-of-the-Art Facilities: Work in an environment equipped with sensory rooms, outdoor learning spaces, and tailored resources to create the best learning experiences. • Supportive Team Culture: Receive comprehensive guidance and support, ensuring you feel empowered in your role while maintaining your own well-being. • Personalised Education Approach: Help each student progress at their own pace, with a strong focus on preparing them for adulthood. • Professional Development Opportunities: Access specialised SEND training and continuous professional development to expand your skills and career opportunities. Your Role: • Provide individualised support to students with SEND, adapting strategies to meet their unique learning and emotional needs. • Assist with classroom activities and ensure all students feel engaged, valued, and supported. • Build trusting relationships with students, boosting their confidence and fostering their social and emotional growth. • Collaborate with teachers and therapists to design and implement tailored learning plans. • Support students’ personal care needs with dignity and respect as required. About You: We’re looking for someone who is: • Compassionate, patient, and adaptable, with a genuine commitment to helping vulnerable children succeed. • Experienced in working with children, young people, or adults with SEND or learning disabilities in a school, care, or youth work setting (paid or voluntary). • Skilled in managing challenging behaviours calmly and positively. • A strong communicator who thrives as part of a collaborative team. Ideal backgrounds include: care work, youth support, sports coaching, or personal experience supporting individuals with SEND or disabilities. Why Join Us? You’ll become part of a dedicated team making a real difference. With access to cutting-edge resources, engaging programs like hydrotherapy and forest school, and a focus on professional development, this is more than just a job—it’s a chance to shape lives and grow your career in SEND education. How to Apply: If you’re ready to take on this rewarding role, email your CV to Mia@Axcis.co.uk or call 0117 472 2400 for more information. <br/><br />If you are interested, then please click on the apply button and contact Mia Green on 0117 472 2400.<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> Mia Green&nbsp;</strong><br /><br /><strong><span style="color:#e0004d;">Telephone: </span> 0117 472 2400</strong></strong>