Flexible Child Support Worker

Axcis Education Recruitment; Bristol; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading educational recruitment agency in Bristol seeks individuals to support students with special educational needs (SEND). Offering flexible shifts and competitive pay starting at £13.89/hour, this temporary position provides valuable experience in nurturing environments. Ideal for practitioners, support workers, or students in relevant fields. 24/7 support from dedicated consultants is also available.

Benefits

Competitive daily pay

Flexible working hours

FREE training and CPD

24/7 consultant support

Opportunity for permanent roles

Qualifications

• Experience supporting individuals with autism or learning difficulties.
• Confidence working in a classroom environment.
• Willingness to assist with personal care if necessary.

Responsibilities

• Support students with a wide range of complex needs.
• Engage in activities tailored to individual student requirements.
• Work collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team.

Skills

Calm and patient approach

Confidence with children with additional needs

Flexible attitude

Good communication

Genuine passion for SEND support

Job description

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At Axcis Education, we are proud of our long-standing partnership with a well-reputed trust of SEN schools across South Gloucestershire, with sites in North Bristol, Yate, and Thornbury. These schools provide specialist education for students with a wide range of complex needs, including Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulties (PMLD), Severe Learning Difficulties (SLD), and Moderate Learning Difficulties (MLD).

About the Schools

The trust's schools are nurturing, inclusive environments where every pupil is truly valued. The settings are highly student-centred, and staff work collaboratively to ensure that each child can thrive and reach their full potential. Whether supporting non-verbal students through sensory play, facilitating outdoor learning and life-skills activities, or assisting with therapy-based interventions, no two days are the same. You’ll be part of a multidisciplinary team where communication, empathy, and a proactive attitude are key.

The schools champion respect, inclusion, creativity, and a personalised approach to learning, with a strong emphasis on teamwork and professional development.

Who is this role ideal for?

We welcome applications from:

• Nursery Practitioners: Many find the transition into SEN school settings seamless due to the play-based, sensory and developmental approaches used in both sectors.
• Support Workers or Carers: Especially those with experience supporting individuals with autism, complex medical needs, or learning difficulties in residential or community settings.
• Students or Graduates in Psychology, Education, or Sociology: This is an excellent opportunity to gain practical experience in a classroom environment, supporting SEND students directly and working alongside experienced professionals.
• Individuals seeking flexibility: Whether you are looking for regular work or last-minute, ad-hoc shifts, this role offers flexible scheduling to suit your lifestyle.

What skills do you need?

• A calm, patient, and nurturing approach
• Confidence working with children and young people with additional needs
• A flexible attitude – you may be supporting personal care, sensory regulation, or learning tasks
• Good communication and willingness to follow direction from the class teacher or team
• A genuine passion for supporting young people with SEND

Why work with Axcis Education?

• Competitive daily pay (starting at £13.89/hour, depending on experience and qualifications)
• Flexible working – pick up shifts to suit your schedule
• Opportunities for long-term or permanent roles
• FREE training and CPD (including Team Teach, Autism Awareness, Safeguarding, and more)
• 24/7 support from your dedicated local consultant – I’m Laura, a former teacher with a SEND background, and I’m here to help you every step of the way!
• Opportunities to gain experience across a variety of specialist settings

If you are interested, then please click on the apply button and contact Laura Dowson on 0117 472 2400 ext: 2014.

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. 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.

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