Learning Support Assistant Location: Bath, BA2 Hours: 8:30am – 3:30pm (term time only) Hourly Pay Rate: £13.69 Contract: Full-time Why Work With Us? Join a nurturing and specialist educational setting in Bath that supports children and young people aged 4 to 16 with social, emotional, and mental health needs. This small, therapeutic school environment is designed for those who have found mainstream education challenging. With a relationship-led approach, staff focus on building safety, trust, and consistency—ensuring every learner is respected, supported, and seen. Your Role: • Offer one-to-one and small group support to help students access learning and achieve personal goals. • Lead and assist with creative, practical, and sensory-based activities that build confidence and engagement. • Use trauma-informed and relational strategies to support emotional regulation and positive behaviour. • Work as part of a multidisciplinary team, liaising with teachers, therapists, families, and external professionals to meet each pupil’s EHCP outcomes. Who You Are: • Experienced in supporting children with SEMH, SEND, or complex needs—ideally in an alternative provision or specialist setting. • Calm, consistent, and grounded in your approach, even when challenges arise. • Skilled at building positive relationships and creating safe learning spaces. • Bonus if you have experience in the arts, outdoor learning, youth work, or therapeutic practice. What You’ll Get: • A close-knit, student-centred setting with high levels of pastoral care and strong team collaboration. • An education model rooted in empathy, boundaries, and individual progress. • Ongoing training and development to grow your skills in specialist education and trauma-informed practice. • The opportunity to be part of a dedicated team transforming lives through consistent relationships and tailored support. If you're motivated to help young people grow in a setting that values empathy, structure, and creativity, we'd love to hear from you. INDSW
If you are interested, then please click on the apply button and contact Lauren Featherstone on 0117 472 2400 l Ext: 2017.
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This is a temporary position, unless stated otherwise.
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 (for details please see our website).
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.
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Contact: Lauren Featherstone
Telephone: 0117 472 2400 l Ext: 2017
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