Part Time/ Flexible Teaching Assistant

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

Job summary

An educational recruitment agency in Stonehouse is hiring a teaching assistant to support children with severe learning difficulties. You will assist with classroom activities, provide tailored support, and maintain a safe learning environment. Ideal candidates should have experience with children with SEND, strong communication skills, and empathy. This full-time, temporary role pays £89 per day, with state-of-the-art facilities and training support offered.

Benefits

Competitive pay

State-of-the-art facilities

Commissioned benefits

Qualifications

• Prior experience working with children with SEND, especially autism and ADHD.
• Ability to build trusting relationships with students.
• Relevant experience in educational or community settings is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Assist pupils with teaching sessions and classroom activities.
• Provide individual and group support tailored to each student’s needs.
• Maintain a safe and inclusive learning environment.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Empathy

Flexibility

Patience

Resilience

Job description

The role is a teaching assistant in Stonehouse (GL10). The hours are 8:30 am – 3:30 pm, Monday to Friday, and the contract is temporary and full-time.

About the Role

Support children aged 2‑19 with severe or profound learning difficulties (PMLD) in a specialist institution. Provide day‑to‑day support, creating a nurturing and engaging environment that promotes both educational progress and emotional well‑being.

Responsibilities

• Assist pupils with teaching sessions and classroom activities.
• Provide individual and group support tailored to each student’s needs.
• Maintain a safe and inclusive learning environment.
• Record progress and coordinate with teaching staff.
• Support the use of assistive technology and learning aids.
• Promote positive behaviour and well‑being.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Prior experience working with children with SEND, especially autism, ADHD, complex needs, and other learning disabilities.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to build trusting relationships.
• Flexibility, reliability, resilience, empathy and patience.
• Relevant experience in nurseries, schools, colleges, youth clubs, residential care or other community‑focused settings is an advantage.
• Previous experience supporting a family member with SEND is an asset.
• Suitable DBS clearance or willingness to obtain one.

What We Offer

• Competitive pay: £89 per day, paid weekly on Friday.
• State‑of‑the‑art facilities including a hydrotherapy pool and sensory rooms.
• Employment with Axcis Education, an equal‑opportunity employer.
• Commissioned benefits: references, training support.

Referral bonus: £50 shopping vouchers for each successful referral placed in the role.

If you would like to apply, contact Mia Green: 0117 472 2400 ext 2013.

Axcis is an equal opportunities employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, gender, disability, race or any other criteria. The position requires a DBS check. The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974.