Flexible Teaching Assistant

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

Job summary

A leading education recruitment agency in Bath seeks a Teaching Assistant to support children with special educational needs. The role involves working with pupils aged 5–18, providing 1:1 or small group support in a nurturing environment. Candidates should be passionate, patient, and willing to learn. The position is flexible full-time, with hourly pay at £13.70 and potential for a permanent role after 12 weeks.

Benefits

£13.70 per hour, paid weekly

Opportunity for role to become permanent after 12 weeks

Comprehensive training and ongoing support

Referral bonus of £50 in shopping vouchers

Qualifications

• Previous experience in education, care, or youth work is desirable but not essential.
• Willing to undertake relevant training.

Responsibilities

• Support children with additional needs to access learning and develop life skills.
• Encourage independence and promote positive behaviour.
• Provide 1:1 or small group support under the direction of the class teacher.
• Contribute to the social and emotional wellbeing of pupils.
• Work collaboratively with a supportive school team.

Skills

Passionate about supporting young people with special educational needs

Patient

Compassionate

Adaptable

Job description

Flexible Full‑Time Teaching Assistant

Flexible Full‑Time Work in Bath from Monday to Friday, 8:30am–3:30pm. Start date: ASAP.

About the role

Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of children with special educational needs? We are looking for caring, reliable, and enthusiastic Teaching Assistants to join our team supporting pupils across Bath in specialist school settings. This is a fantastic opportunity to work with pupils aged 5–18 with learning disabilities and autism (ASC), helping them reach their full potential in a safe, structured, and nurturing learning environment. You’ll be working alongside experienced teachers and support staff who are dedicated to creating engaging and inclusive classrooms.

Responsibilities

• Support children with additional needs to access learning and develop life skills.
• Encourage independence and promote positive behaviour.
• Provide 1:1 or small group support under the direction of the class teacher.
• Contribute to the social and emotional wellbeing of pupils.
• Work collaboratively with a supportive school team.

What we offer

• £13.70 per hour, paid weekly.
• Full‑time hours (8:30am–3:30pm, Monday to Friday).
• Opportunity for the role to become permanent after 12 weeks.
• Flexible, ongoing work with immediate start dates available.
• Comprehensive training and ongoing support.

About you

• Passionate about supporting young people with special educational needs.
• Patient, compassionate, and adaptable.
• Previous experience in education, care, or youth work is desirable but not essential.
• Willing to undertake relevant training.

Contact

For more information, please contact Kathryn Green. Email: [e-mail]. Telephone: [phone]. Phone (Bath office): 02921 602960 Ext 2005.

Referral bonus

Don't forget that we offer £50 in shopping vouchers if you refer a friend to us and we place them in the job.

Other information

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. All staff will be required to provide an up‑to‑date DBS or be prepared to allow Axcis to process one on their behalf, in addition to other mandatory compliance checks in line with the DfE guidelines.

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.