Food Technology Teaching Assistant - Torbay

Axcis Education; Kingskerswell; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

Axcis Education in the United Kingdom is seeking a dedicated teaching assistant to support a food technology teacher in a Torbay-based school for pupils aged 11–16 with EHCP SEMH needs. The role runs Monday to Friday, 8:30am–4:00pm with a daily pay rate of £95–£115, and starts November 2, 2026.

You will assist with lesson delivery, preparation, and behaviour support while helping create a calm, nurturing classroom.

Qualifications

• DBS check up-to-date and compliance checks required
• Willingness to support pupils with SEMH/ SEND needs
• Ready for face-to-face interview with Axcis

Responsibilities

• Assist the food technology teacher with delivery of lessons
• Assist the class teacher with preparation and planning
• Encourage positive behaviour and emotional development
• Create a calm, structured, and nurturing environment
• Build positive, trusting relationships with students

Skills

Friendly

Empathetic

Good communication

Team player

Job description

Key Information

• Pay: £95–£115 per day, depending on SEND experience and qualifications
• Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30am – 16.00
• Start Date: November 2nd 2026
• Job Type: Permanent (Temp to Perm)

About the Role

• Your role will be to assist the food technology teacher with the delivery of food technology lessons.
• Assisting the class teacher with preparation and planning.
• Encouraging positive behaviour and emotional development
• Helping to create a calm, structured, and nurturing environment
• Creating positive, trusting relationships with students.

About the School

• This Torbay-based school supports students aged 11–16 whose needs cannot be met in mainstream education.
• All pupils have an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP) related to Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs.
• The school prides itself on providing a safe, inclusive environment where students are supported to thrive both academically and personally.

Who We’re Looking For

• Friendly, patient, and empathetic
• Passionate about supporting young people
• Confident communicators and team players
• Motivated to make a real difference in students’ lives

Eligibility and Compliance

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.

We require an up to date DBS, or we may process one on your behalf, in addition to other mandatory compliance checks in line with the DfE guidelines.

If the position involves working with children or vulnerable adults, this post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974.

This is a temporary position, unless stated otherwise.

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

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.