Drama Graduate Teaching Assistant

Axcis Education Recruitment; Bath; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a passionate drama graduate to support Key Stage 3 and 4 students with social, emotional, and mental health needs at a secondary school in Bath. This full-time position offers a creative and nurturing environment, with a strong emphasis on empathy and collaboration. The role is ideal for someone who is eager to make a difference in students' lives, and it provides a chance to work in a supportive and close-knit community.

Qualifications

• Drama graduate with abilities in creativity and communication.
• Able to support students with social, emotional, and mental health needs.
• Experience in nurturing and guiding young learners.

Responsibilities

• Support Key Stage 3 and 4 students with SEMH needs.
• Provide one-to-one support and lead small groups.
• Create an inclusive and lively learning environment.

Skills

Empathy

Creativity

Communication

Collaboration

Job description

Overview

Are you a drama graduate who loves supporting young people? We’re looking for someone with creativity, empathy, and a genuine heart for making a difference. In this role, you’ll support Key Stage 3 and 4 students with social, emotional and mental health (SEMH) needs, as well as autism and learning difficulties, at a small Church of England secondary school in Bath. The school prides itself on knowing every pupil, nurturing self worth and resilience in a caring, close knit community. Rated Good across the board in its most recent Ofsted inspection—quality of education, behaviour, personal development, leadership—all Good—the school offers a calm, supportive and respectful learning environment where every child can thrive.

Why drama graduates excel here

• You’re expert communicators—great at using tone, expression and empathy to connect and engage.


• You read emotion well and adapt quickly, which matters when working with vulnerable learners.


• You bring creativity and confidence, helping to make learning lively, inclusive, and meaningful.


• You’re naturally collaborative, supportive, and comfortable leading small groups or one-to-one support.

Details at a glance

• Start date: ASAP; becomes permanent after 16 week settling in period


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


• Pay: £13.70 per hour

You’ll be in a school set in a beautiful corner of Bath, full of character—nestled between rolling hills and a vibrant community—where your dedication will truly matter.

If you’re passionate about drama, creativity, and supporting young people to flourish, we’d love to hear from you. Apply today to be considered for this role.

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If you are interested, then please click on the apply button and contact James Mochan on 0117 472 2400.

If you are not interested in this role but know someone else who might be, don’t forget that we offer £50 in shopping vouchers if you refer a friend to us and we place them 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 (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.

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