SEN Teaching Assistant - Driver

Axcis Education Recruitment; Bath; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 19,000; Full time

Job summary

Axcis Education Recruitment is recruiting an SEN Teaching Assistant to support pupils with additional needs in Bath schools. This full-time role starts September 2026, 8:30am–3:30pm, Monday to Friday, with long-term prospects of permanency.

You'll provide 1:1 and small-group support, adapt activities to individual needs, encourage positive behaviour and help pupils build communication, social and emotional skills, working closely with teachers, SEND professionals and parents to ensure

Qualifications

• Experience working with children or young people in schools or similar settings.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• Patience, resilience and a positive attitude.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• DBS and safeguarding compliance may be required.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils on a 1:1 basis and in small groups.
• Adapt learning activities to meet individual needs.
• Encourage positive behaviour, engagement and confidence.
• Help pupils develop communication, social and emotional skills.
• Work collaboratively with teachers, therapists and parents to provide consistent support.
• Create a safe, nurturing and inclusive learning environment.

Skills

Experience with children

Excellent communication

Teamwork

Job description

SEN Teaching Assistant Location: Bath, BA1 Start Date: September 2026 Hours: Full Time, Monday to Friday, 8:30am-3:30pm Contract: Long-term with the opportunity to become permanent Pay: £90-£105 per day (depending on experience) ** Many of our roles are for schools in rural areas so it is important that you have access to your own vehicle** Are you passionate about supporting children with additional needs and looking for a rewarding career in education? Axcis Education is recruiting dedicated and compassionate SEN Teaching Assistants to work in welcoming primary and secondary schools across Bath. This is an excellent opportunity to make a genuine difference by supporting pupils with Special Educational Needs, helping them build confidence, develop independence and achieve their full potential. As an SEN Teaching Assistant, you'll work closely with teachers and SEND professionals to provide tailored support for pupils with a range of additional needs, including autism (ASD), ADHD, speech and language needs, moderate learning difficulties (MLD), social, emotional and mental health (SEMH) needs, and other learning differences.

The Role

As an SEN Teaching Assistant, you will:

• Support pupils on a 1:1 basis and in small groups.
• Adapt learning activities to meet individual needs.
• Encourage positive behaviour, engagement and confidence.
• Help pupils develop communication, social and emotional skills.
• Work collaboratively with teachers, therapists and parents to provide consistent support.
• Create a safe, nurturing and inclusive learning environment.

What We're Looking For

We're keen to hear from people who have:

• Experience working with children or young people, either in schools or other settings.
• A genuine passion for supporting children with additional needs.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• Patience, resilience and a positive attitude.
• The ability to work effectively as part of a team.

Experience supporting children with SEN is desirable but not essential. We also welcome applications from care assistants, support workers, youth workers, sports coaches, psychology graduates and anyone with transferable skills.

What Axcis Education Offers

• Competitive daily pay, paid weekly.
• Long-term opportunities in supportive local schools.
• Free training and ongoing professional development.
• A dedicated consultant providing personalised support throughout your placement.
• Opportunities to gain valuable experience and secure a permanent school-based role.

If you're looking for a fulfilling role where you can have a lasting impact on children's lives while developing your career in education, we'd love to hear from you.

INDSW

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.