Flexible Learning Support Assistant

Axcis Education; Taunton; Hybrid; GBP 17,000 - 20,000; Full time

Job summary

Axcis Education is seeking enthusiastic Learning Support Assistants to work across Taunton and the surrounding area. The role offers flexible/daily supply assignments, with pay ranging £92–£109 per day, and the chance to support pupils with SEND in various schools.

You'll work 1:1 or in small groups, help pupils access learning, and build positive relationships with children across primary, secondary and specialist settings. Temporary by default, with potential longer-term opportunities.

Qualifications

• Experience in childcare, care work, youth work, coaching, mentoring, tutoring or volunteering can provide valuable transferable skills.
• Previous TA experience isn't essential.

Responsibilities

• Supporting pupils 1:1 or in small groups
• Helping pupils access their learning and develop independence
• Supporting children and young people with SEND
• Providing social and emotional support
• Encouraging positive behaviour and engagement
• Working alongside teachers and other support staff
• Gaining experience across different age groups and educational settings

Skills

Patience

Reliability

Adaptability

Relationship building

Resilience

Job description

Location: Taunton & surrounding areas Pay: £92–£109 per day Type: Flexible / Supply

Looking for work that fits around your life rather than the other way around? We're looking for enthusiastic and reliable Learning Support Assistants to work across schools in Taunton and the surrounding area. Whether you're looking to gain valuable experience in education, work around childcare or other commitments, or simply want the flexibility of choosing when you work, this could be a great fit. You could work across primary, secondary and specialist settings, giving you the chance to experience different environments and support pupils with a range of needs.

What will you be doing?

• Supporting pupils 1:1 or in small groups
• Helping pupils access their learning and develop independence
• Supporting children and young people with SEND
• Providing social and emotional support
• Encouraging positive behaviour and engagement
• Working alongside teachers and other support staff
• Gaining experience across different age groups and educational settings

We're looking for people who are:

• Patient, caring and reliable
• Adaptable and comfortable working in different environments
• Confident building positive relationships with children and young people
• Resilient and able to remain calm when faced with challenging behaviour
• Genuinely interested in helping pupils overcome barriers to learning

Previous TA experience isn't essential. Experience in childcare, care work, youth work, coaching, mentoring, tutoring or volunteering can all provide valuable transferable skills.

Why flexible work?

• Choose the days you're available
• School hours, with no evenings or weekends
• Gain experience across different schools and age groups
• Build valuable SEND and classroom experience
• Work around studies, childcare or other commitments
• Opportunity to find a setting and role that's right for you
• Potential to progress into longer-term opportunities

Access to your own transport is beneficial, as we work with schools across Taunton and the surrounding areas. If you're looking for meaningful work, valuable experience and the freedom to choose when you work, we'd love to hear from you.

This is a temporary position, unless stated otherwise.

Salary / Pay Rate will be dependent on your skills and experience.

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.