Flexible Teaching Assistant Work for Students

Axcis Education; Brighton; Hybrid; GBP 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Axcis Education is seeking a friendly Teaching Assistant to support primary pupils with autism and learning disabilities in Patchway, Bristol. This role suits students at UWE Bristol or the University of Bristol seeking school-based experience during term time.

The position is term-time, with hours 8:30am–3:30pm and pay of £14.25 per hour. You will work under supervision to promote communication, patience and emotional support in a specialist setting.

Qualifications

• Eligible to work in the UK and prepared to attend a face-to-face interview with Axcis to demonstrate suitability.

Responsibilities

• Support primary pupils with autism and learning disabilities in a specialist school.
• Promote communication, teamwork, patience, and emotional wellbeing among pupils.

Skills

UWE Bristol student

University of Bristol student

Graduate seeking school experience

Teaching Assistants experience

Job description

Location: Patchway, Bristol | Pay: £14.25 per hour | Hours: 8:30am to 3:30pm | Start: ASAP

Are you a student at UWE Bristol or the University of Bristol looking for meaningful work that fits around your studies? We are looking for a caring and enthusiastic Teaching Assistant to support primary aged pupils with autism and learning disabilities in a specialist school in Patchway. This is a chance to gain valuable experience working with children and young people while developing skills in communication, teamwork, patience and emotional support. It can be a great fit alongside university study, giving you experience during school hours while leaving your evenings and weekends free. Flexible supply work can also help students build practical experience around their existing commitments.

The school is a specialist setting for autistic pupils and provides personalised learning designed around individual needs. Its approach focuses on communication, independence, emotional wellbeing and helping every pupil develop the skills they need for the future. The latest Ofsted monitoring visit in September 2025 found that leaders had made progress with school improvement. Ofsted noted calmer and more orderly classrooms, effective support for pupils to re-engage with learning and a comprehensive induction programme for new staff.

Candidate Profile

Personality matters more than previous experience. This role could suit:

• UWE or University of Bristol students
• Graduates looking for school experience
• Teaching Assistants and Learning Support Assistants
• Youth workers and support workers
• Sports Coaches
• Anyone who is patient, kind and motivated to help young people

You do not need to have worked in a school before. We are looking for someone calm, reliable, positive and willing to learn. If you want flexible education work that makes a genuine difference, we would love to hear from you.

Responsibilities and Requirements

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.

Eligibility and Compliance

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.

Equal Opportunities

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.