Food Technology Teaching Assistant - Torbay

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

Benefits offered by this job

Referral bonus

Job summary

Axcis Education in the United Kingdom is seeking a dedicated teaching assistant to support a food technology department. The role involves assisting the teacher with lesson delivery, preparation, and creating a calm, supportive classroom environment.

No prior experience is required; graduates, youth workers, sports coaches, teaching assistants, or anyone with a genuine interest in working with young people are welcome. Salary £95–£115 per day; permanent (temp to perm) position.

Qualifications

• Must be suitably qualified for the position and prepared to attend a face-to-face interview with Axcis Education.

Responsibilities

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

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

We welcome applicants who are:

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

Previous experience is not essential. This role would suit graduates, youth workers, sports coaches, teaching assistants, or anyone with a genuine interest in working with young people.

If you’re ready to make a meaningful impact and support young people to reach their potential, we’d love to hear from you.

Benefits

• 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.

Equal Opportunities & Legal

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.

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.