Part time Monrings only, Teaching Assistant

Axcis Education Recruitment; Stroud; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 22,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Welcoming team

Professional development

Make a difference

Job summary

Axcis Education Recruitment in Stroud is seeking a dedicated Teaching Assistant to support children with additional needs. This part-time role runs Monday to Friday, 9am–1pm, starting September 7th and continuing long-term to the end of the academic year.

Salary is £14.25–£16.00 per hour, depending on experience. The successful candidate will have safeguarding awareness, strong communication, and a nurturing, flexible approach.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children or adults with additional needs.
• Strong communication skills and a patient, nurturing approach.
• Ability to work flexibly and adapt to children’s individual needs.
• Understanding of safeguarding and child protection policies.
• Passion for working with children with additional needs.

Skills

Experience with SEN

Communication skills

Nurturing approach

Flexible/adaptable

Safeguarding knowledge

Job description

Location: Stroud, GL5

Start Date: September 7th

Hours: Part Time, Monday to Friday 9am-1pm

Contract: Long-term until the end of the academic year

Pay: £14.25 per hour - £16.00 per hour dependant on previous experience.

Essential Criteria

• Experience working with children or adults with additional needs
• Strong communication skills and a patient, nurturing approach
• Ability to work flexibly and adapt to children’s individual needs
• Understanding of safeguarding and child protection policies
• Most importantly, having a passion for working with children with additional needs

Desirable

• Experience supporting people with ADHD or speech and language needs (or SEN in general)
• Relevant qualifications (e.g., CACHE, NVQ in Childcare/Education, a degree in a relevant field)

Who Works Best

• Proactive and able to use their initiative to support children in staying engaged.
• Nurturing, patient, and empathetic, with a natural ability to build positive relationships.
• Calm under pressure, able to respond to challenging behaviour with positivity and consistency.
• Organised and reliable, with a professional approach to supporting pupils and working with staff.

We Offer

• A welcoming, supportive team environment
• Ongoing professional development
• The opportunity to make a real difference in children’s lives

All appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.

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.

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: Suzie Sage

Telephone: [phone] | Ext: 2006