Graduate Roles – Make a Difference

Axcis Education; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Axcis Education is seeking graduates to join specialist schools in Cardiff as Learning Support Assistants, offering flexible full-time and part-time roles with immediate starts. No prior school experience required; full training and ongoing support provided to help you gain hands-on experience with children and young people in a specialist educational setting in Cardiff.

Responsibilities include supporting learners with additional needs, delivering 1:1 and small-group support, and promoting

Qualifications

• No previous school-based experience is essential.
• Full training and ongoing support provided.

Responsibilities

• Supporting children and young people with additional needs in the classroom.
• Providing 1:1 and small-group support.
• Helping pupils engage with learning and develop independence.
• Supporting social, emotional and behavioural development.
• Encouraging confidence and positive relationships.
• Working alongside experienced teachers and support staff.
• Helping create a safe, structured and inclusive learning environment.

Skills

Enthusiastic

Reliable

Patient

Team player

Job description

Graduate Roles - Make a Difference

Flexible full-time and part-time opportunities Immediate starts and upcoming roles available in Cardiff

Are you a recent graduate looking to gain valuable experience before starting your career? Are you passionate about working with children and young people and interested in education, psychology, behaviour, SEND or a career supporting others? We are working with specialist schools in Cardiff who are looking for enthusiastic graduates to join their teams as Learning Support Assistants. We welcome graduates from a range of backgrounds, including:

• Psychology
• Sports and Sports Science
• Creative Arts and Performing Arts
• Criminology
• Languages
• Education and Teaching
• Sociology and other social science subjects
• Other degree subjects where you have a passion for working with young people

No previous school-based experience is essential. Full training and ongoing support will be provided, making this a fantastic opportunity to gain hands-on experience within a specialist educational settings in Cardiff.

What you’ll be doing:

• Supporting children and young people with additional needs in the classroom
• Providing 1:1 and small-group support
• Helping pupils engage with learning and develop independence
• Supporting social, emotional and behavioural development
• Encouraging confidence and positive relationships
• Working alongside experienced teachers and support staff
• Helping create a safe, structured and inclusive learning environment

What’s on offer:

• Pay rates around £14.25 per hour
• Flexible full-time and part-time hours
• Short-term and long-term opportunities available
• Immediate starts and upcoming opportunities
• Full training provided
• Ongoing support from experienced education professionals
• Valuable hands-on experience working with children and young people
• The opportunity to explore a future career in education, psychology, SEND, youth work, therapy or other people-focused professions

We’re looking for graduates who are:

• Enthusiastic, reliable and approachable
• Patient, caring and confident working with young people
• Interested in gaining practical experience alongside their degree or after graduating
• Positive and willing to learn
• Able to work as part of a supportive team
• Previous experience working with children or young people is desirable but not essential

This could be a great opportunity if you’re taking a gap year, have recently graduated, are considering a career in education or psychology, or simply want to gain meaningful experience working with young people.

If you’re looking for flexible graduate work in Cardiff where you can develop valuable skills, receive training and make a genuine difference, we’d love to hear from you.

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.

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

Contact: Kathryn Green

Telephone: [phone] | Ext: 2005