Part-time Teaching Assistant

Axcis Education Recruitment; Taunton; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A flexible education recruitment agency is seeking a Flexible Teaching Assistant to support children in Taunton with special educational needs. This part-time role allows you to choose your hours, providing valuable experience while keeping your evenings and weekends free. Ideal candidates are patient and empathetic individuals who are committed to making a difference. Weekly pay is £89, with opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Flexible work options

Professional development training

Weekly pay

Qualifications

• Experience supporting children or vulnerable individuals is highly valued.
• Background in psychology, sociology, or education is a plus.
• Must be able to work flexibly and according to availability.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils on a 1:1 basis or in small groups.
• Assist children with special educational needs.
• Encourage positive learning experiences.

Skills

Empathy

Patience

Reliability

Calm under pressure

Job description

Job Title: Flexible Teaching Assistant
Location: Taunton and surrounding areas
Hours: Weekdays only, 8:30am–3:30pm (no evenings or weekends)
Pay Rate: £89 per day – paid weekly
Job Type: Flexible / Part‑time – Term time only

Axcis Education is seeking enthusiastic and caring individuals to join our team of flexible Teaching Assistants supporting schools across Taunton. This role is ideal for anyone wanting meaningful work that fits around other commitments – such as university studies, creative projects, childcare, or additional jobs. You’ll have the chance to support children with special educational needs (SEND) in welcoming school environments, helping them grow in confidence and achieve their potential while keeping your evenings and weekends free and gaining valuable experience.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Supporting pupils on a 1:1 basis or in small groups, under the guidance of the class teacher
• Assisting children with special educational needs such as autism, ADHD, and social, emotional or behavioural challenges
• Encouraging positive learning experiences and helping children develop life skills
• Choosing your availability each week using the Axcis app – work when it suits you

Who We’re Looking For

We welcome applications from people with a variety of backgrounds – including students and professionals from fields such as psychology, sociology, criminology, drama, art, sport, and education. You’ll be a great fit if you are:

• Patient, resilient, and calm under pressure
• Empathetic and confident supporting children or vulnerable individuals
• Reliable, proactive, and willing to learn
• Passionate about making a difference in the lives of young people

Experience working with children, young people, or adults with additional needs is highly valued.

What We Offer

• Flexible work – choose when and where you work each week
• Professional development – access to free training in Autism Awareness, Safeguarding, First Aid, and more
• Weekly pay – £89 per day, paid every Friday
• Real classroom experience – gain insight into SEND and mainstream school settings
• Supportive agency team – our local consultants are here to help you find the right placements

If you’d like to earn, learn, and make a real impact in the classroom while keeping a healthy work/life balance, we’d love to hear from you.

Contact: Sancha Clark

Telephone: [phone] l Ext: 2016

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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.