Part time Mornings Only Teaching Assistant

Axcis Education Recruitment; Stroud; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading educational recruitment agency is seeking dedicated Teaching Assistants in Stroud to support children in Year 4. This role involves providing one-to-one and shared support for pupils with additional needs, particularly those with ADHD and speech/language difficulties. Successful candidates will demonstrate compassion, patience, and a strong commitment to enhancing children's educational experiences. The role offers part-time hours from Monday to Friday, providing a flexible opportunity to make a real difference in children's lives.

Benefits

Ongoing professional development

Supportive team environment

Opportunity to make a difference

Qualifications

• Experience with ADHD or speech and language needs is a plus.
• Flexibility to work across different needs and behaviors is essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide one-to-one support for children with additional needs.
• Help pupils stay engaged and focused in lessons.
• Collaborate with teachers and other professionals.

Skills

Experience working with children or adults with additional needs

Strong communication skills

Patience and nurturing approach

Ability to adapt to children’s individual needs

Understanding of safeguarding policies

Education

Relevant qualifications (e.g., CACHE, NVQ in Childcare/Education)

Degree in a relevant field

Job description

Teaching Assistant Location: Stroud, GL5 Start Date: January 5th Hours: Part Time, Monday to Friday 9am-12:30pm Contract: Long-term Pay: £13.69 per hour

Axcis are working closely with a lovely primary school based in Stroud (GL5) and we are seeking dedicated, compassionate and enthusiastic Teaching Assistants to join our inclusive and nurturing team to support children in Year 4. These roles are ideal for individuals with experience in working with children with additional needs, particularly ADHD and speech and language difficulties.

Role 1: 1:1 Support for Year 4 Pupil with ADHD

Hours: 15 hours per week (5 mornings, Monday–Friday)

• Provide one-to-one support for a child with a diagnosis of ADHD
• Help the pupil stay engaged and focused in lessons
• Implement strategies outlined in the pupil’s support plan
• Work closely with the class teacher and SENCo to monitor progress
• Build a positive, trusting relationship to support emotional regulation

Role 2: 1:2 Support for Two Year 4 Pupils

Hours: 15 hours per week (5 mornings, Monday–Friday)

• Provide shared support (1 adult to 2 pupils) for two children in Year 4:
  • One pupil has ADHD
  • One pupil has a speech and language delay
• Deliver targeted support tailored to each child’s specific needs
• Use visual aids, structured routines, and communication strategies
• Collaborate with the class teacher and speech and language therapist
• Encourage social interaction, focus, and emotional development

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

The most important thing we look for in our Teaching Assistants is a passion for the role. If you love working with children with SEN but don't have the experience required, I would love to have a chat with you anyways!

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references. (INDSW)

If you are interested, then please click on the apply button and contact Mia Green on 0117 472 2400 | Ext: 2013.

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.

This is a temporary position, unless stated otherwise.

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: Mia Green Telephone: [phone] | Ext: 2013