Drama Graduate

Axcis Education; Taunton; Hybrid; GBP 16,420; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Choose your working days

Weekly pay

Experience for future careers in teaching or acting

Job summary

A local education recruitment agency is seeking Drama Graduates for flexible classroom support roles in Taunton. Ideal candidates are creative thinkers who enjoy engaging with young people. Responsibilities include supporting teachers, encouraging participation, and fostering confidence in students. This role offers flexibility in hours and is perfect for those looking to gain experience in education or youth work while pursuing other commitments. The pay is £89 per day, with opportunities for growth and involvement in diverse school settings.

Qualifications

• Adaptable and enthusiastic individuals willing to work with young people.
• Experience working with children or SEND is beneficial but not essential.
• Must have a positive attitude and willingness to engage creatively.

Responsibilities

• Support teachers in the classroom.
• Encourage pupils to focus and participate in learning activities.
• Work 1:1 or with small groups to foster creativity.

Skills

Adaptability

Confidence

Creativity

Communication

Education

Drama or Performance Background

Job description

Job Title

Drama Graduate – Flexible Classroom Support Roles

Location

Taunton & surrounding areas

Pay

£89 per day

Hours

Typically 8:30am – 3:30pm (term time only)

Contract

Flexible – you choose when you work

Are you a creative thinker, confident communicator and someone who enjoys working with young people? Whether you’re at the start of your career, building your creative portfolio or simply looking for rewarding work alongside other commitments, this role could be a brilliant fit.

We’re looking for drama graduates and performance-minded individuals to work flexibly across local primary, secondary and SEND schools in the Taunton area. You’ll bring energy, confidence and imagination to the classroom, helping pupils stay engaged, supporting learning activities and being a positive, encouraging presence throughout the school day. You might be helping to run activities, supporting small groups, encouraging participation or using your communication skills to inspire confidence. There will also be opportunities to support pupils with additional needs in both mainstream and specialist school environments.

Why you’ll love this role

• Choose the days you want to work – full flexibility
• School-friendly hours with evenings and weekends free
• Great alongside performing, studying, creative work or other jobs
• Weekly pay – £89 per day
• A chance to gain brilliant experience for future careers in acting, teaching, youth work or care

What you’ll be doing

• Supporting teachers in the classroom
• Helping pupils focus, participate and enjoy learning
• Working 1:1, with small groups or across the whole class
• Encouraging creativity, confidence and expression
• Supporting behaviour, communication and emotional wellbeing
• Working across a range of school environments, including SEND settings

We’d love to hear from people who

• Have a drama or performance background (or similar creative experience)
• Are adaptable, enthusiastic and confident working with young people
• Enjoy working with others and bringing positivity to the classroom
• Have experience with children or SEND (helpful but not essential)
• Can travel locally – a car is an advantage

Do not forget that we offer £50 in shopping vouchers if you refer a friend to us and we place them in the job. For more details, contact your local Axcis office.

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). 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: [phone] l Ext: 2016