Psychology Graduates/ Psychology Students

Axcis Education; Exeter; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 18,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full-time positions available

Hours 08:30-15:30

No minimum long-term commitment

Opportunities in mainstream and SEND

Supportive school environments

Experience with 1:1 or small groups

Job summary

Axcis Education is recruiting Graduate Teaching Assistants and Student Support Assistants to work across mainstream and SEND schools in Exeter. Roles are primarily full-time with 08:30-15:30 hours and flexible part-time options for suitable candidates.

The positions offer real classroom experience, supporting pupils with diverse learning needs and helping sustain a positive, inclusive learning environment while you balance studies.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled at university and open to all years.
• Experience working with children or young people preferred.
• Strong communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Patient, proactive and positive approach to support.
• Willingness to attend a face-to-face interview with Axcis.
• DBS check or willingness to obtain one as part of safeguarding.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils with a range of learning needs under guidance.
• Deliver targeted interventions in English and Maths as applicable.
• Assist pupils with SEND including autism, ADHD, and speech needs.
• Support students with social, emotional, or behavioural needs.
• Promote engagement, confidence and independence in class.
• Contribute to a positive and inclusive learning environment.

Skills

Experience with children

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Patient and proactive

Education

University student

Job description

Graduate Teaching Assistants & Student Support Roles Full-Time Opportunities (Part-Time Considered for the Right Candidates) | Mainstream & SEND Schools | No Minimum Commitment

Are you a university student eager to gain hands-on experience in education while studying? Do you have a background in Maths, English, Psychology, or a subject related to learning and development? Whether you’re considering a future career in teaching, educational psychology, social work, or child development, this is an excellent opportunity to build meaningful, real-world experience.

We are currently recruiting enthusiastic, proactive, and committed Graduate Teaching Assistants and Student Support Assistants to work across a variety of educational settings, including:

• Mainstream Primary Schools


• Mainstream Secondary Schools


• Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) Schools

These roles are primarily full-time (08:30-15:30); however, part-time arrangements will be considered for the right candidates. This flexibility allows you to gain invaluable experience while balancing your academic commitments where needed.

What We Offer

• Full-time positions available, with part-time flexibility for suitable applicants


• Working hours: 08:30-15:30


• No minimum long-term commitment


• Opportunities in both mainstream and SEND settings, tailored to your interests and experience


• Supportive, welcoming school environments


• Experience working 1:1 or in small groups, supporting academic progress and personal development


• Valuable experience to strengthen your CV and future career prospects

The Role

As a Graduate Teaching Assistant or Student Support Assistant, you will work alongside teaching staff to support pupils with a range of learning needs.

• Supporting classroom learning under teacher guidance


• Delivering targeted interventions in subjects such as English and Maths


• Assisting pupils with SEND, including autism, ADHD, and speech & language needs


• Supporting students with social, emotional, or behavioural needs


• Encouraging engagement, confidence, and independence


• Helping to maintain a positive and inclusive learning environment

Requirements

• Currently enrolled at university (all years welcome)


• Availability between 08:30-15:30
  
• Experience working with children or young people (voluntary or professional)


• A genuine passion for education and supporting young people


• Strong communication and interpersonal skills


• A patient, proactive, and positive approach


• 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: £94-100 per day

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 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).

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

Whether you’re seeking full-time experience to immerse yourself in a school setting, or part-time work that fits around your studies, we would love to hear from you.