Teaching Assistant

Axcis Education Recruitment; Castle Cary; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An education recruitment agency is seeking a full-time Teaching Assistant to support students in a secondary school. The ideal candidate will assist pupils with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) and help create inclusive classrooms. Working hours are Monday to Friday, 8.30am to 3.30pm, with a daily rate of £90–£95. Applicants must have relevant experience and be willing to undergo mandatory compliance checks.

Qualifications

• Experience working with young people in a school setting.
• Familiarity with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) support strategies is highly desirable.
• Ability to work flexibly across various subjects and year groups.

Responsibilities

• Support students across classrooms, small groups, and one-to-one settings.
• Assist students in accessing the curriculum and implementing learning strategies.
• Help create a positive and inclusive learning environment.

Skills

Experience with young people

Familiarity with SEND strategies

Reliability and motivation

Flexibility and proactivity

Job description

Overview

Teaching Assistant (Full-Time) – Secondary School

Working hours: 8.30am to 3.30pm, Monday to Friday. Daily rate: £90–£95, paid weekly every Friday.

Responsibilities

• Support students across the school in classrooms, small groups, and one-to-one settings, with a focus on pupils with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND).
• Assist students to access the curriculum, implement learning strategies, and help create a positive and inclusive learning environment.
• Work flexibly and proactively across a range of subjects and year groups.

Requirements / Qualifications

• Experience working with young people in a school setting and familiarity with SEND support strategies (highly desirable).
• Reliable, motivated, and keen to work in a supportive school environment.
• Ability to be flexible and proactive in supporting across various subjects and year groups.

Additional Information

• The role is with a well-established secondary school via an education agency.
• Experience and passion for improving students’ learning and wellbeing is valued.
• Salary/pay rate will be dependent on your skills and experience.
• This is a temporary position, unless stated otherwise.
• Axcis is an equal opportunities employer and does not discriminate based on age, gender, disability, race or other equal opportunities criteria.
• The company is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people; 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 DfE guidelines.
• View the disclaimer and contact the office for more details.
• Post involves working with children or vulnerable adults and is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.
• Applicants must be suitably qualified and prepared to attend a face-to-face interview with Axcis to demonstrate suitability.

Contact: Grace O’Neill

Telephone: [phone] ext. 6009