Criminology Graduate Teaching Assistant

Axcis Education; Brighton; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Axcis Education invites applications for a Criminology Graduate Teaching Assistant in Patchway, Bristol. The role supports pupils aged 5–18 with SEMH needs, autism, and learning disabilities within a specialist school setting. Salary is £14.25 per hour, with hours Monday to Friday, 8:30am–3:30pm, and an initial 16‑week contract with a possibility of permanency.

Immediate start is available. The school emphasises personalised education, calm classrooms, and helping pupils build confidence and

Qualifications

• Support pupils aged 5–18 with SEMH needs, autism and learning disabilities.
• Able to follow tailored learning pathways.
• Previous school experience is not essential.

Job description

Criminology Graduate Teaching Assistant

Location: Patchway, Bristol

Pay: £14.25 per hour

Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30am–3:30pm

Start: Immediate

Contract: Initially 16 weeks, with the opportunity to become permanent

Axcis Education is recruiting a Teaching Assistant to join a specialist school in Patchway, supporting pupils aged 5–18 with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs, autism and learning disabilities.

Why is this opportunity ideal for Criminology graduates?

Your understanding of human behaviour, social influences, trauma, vulnerability and the factors that shape people's lives provides an excellent foundation for working with vulnerable young people.

This is an opportunity to put your academic knowledge into practice, helping pupils build confidence, develop positive relationships and overcome barriers to learning.

About the learning environment

This is a specialist, inclusive setting with a strong focus on personalised education and understanding individual needs.

Pupils follow tailored learning pathways designed around their development, from early learning and life skills through to GCSEs and functional qualifications.

The latest Ofsted monitoring visit in September 2025 recognised progress in school improvement, with increasingly calm and orderly classrooms and a growing emphasis on helping pupils manage their emotions and re-engage with learning.

What makes a great Teaching Assistant?

Previous school experience is not essential.

• Patient, compassionate and emotionally resilient.
• Naturally empathetic, approachable and understanding.
• Passionate about supporting vulnerable young people.
• Consistent, positive and willing to learn.
• Motivated by making a difference, not just gaining experience.

If you have the right personality, values and motivation, we want to hear from you.

Other information

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).

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.

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.