Teaching Assistant

Axcis Education; West of England; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Axcis Education is seeking a warm, dependable individual to support a Year 4 pupil on a 1:1 basis in a local primary school. The role focuses on engagement, safety, and helping the pupil access learning while building confidence.

Ideal candidates include youth workers, sports coaches, teaching assistants or support workers who want meaningful local work. The position is full-time with a 16-week settling-in period and potential for permanency.

Qualifications

• Patience, kindness and resilience are essential.
• Positive energy and belief in every child.
• Flexibility, empathy and consistency are prized in this role.
• Ability to form trust with vulnerable young people.
• Willingness to learn and work closely as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 support to Year 4 pupil with SEMH, ADHD and mild learning difficulties.
• Collaborate with class teachers and pastoral staff.
• Help pupil engage, feel safe, access learning and build confidence.
• Attend to pupil wellbeing and behaviour support in daily activities.

Skills

Patience

Kindness

Resilience

Positive energy

Flexibility

Empathy

Team work

Job description

Are you someone who cares, listens, and wants to make a real difference? We’re looking for a warm, dependable person to support a Year 4 pupil 1:1 with SEMH, ADHD and mild learning difficulties in a local primary school.

About the role:

• Full-time: 8.30am–3.30pm, five days a week
• Start: ASAP, with a 16-week settling-in period and scope for permanency
• Pay: £14.25 per hour
• Support: working alongside class teachers and pastoral staff
• Focus: helping the pupil engage, feel safe, access learning, and grow confidence

The setting you’ll join: You’ll work in a vibrant primary school rated Good in its most recent Ofsted inspection, praised for pupils’ behaviour, personal development and leadership. The school community is warm and inclusive, with high expectations and a calm environment where children feel proud to learn. It offers a range of creative and active learning spaces, and the chance to see how real impact is made day by day.

Who you are matters most.

• patience, kindness and resilience
• positive energy and belief in every child
• flexibility, empathy and consistency
• ability to form trust with vulnerable young people
• willingness to learn and work closely as part of a team

This role is ideal for youth workers, sports coaches, existing teaching assistants or support workers who want meaningful, local work supporting a child who deserves a chance.

What you’ll get:

• A role with real purpose and visible impact
• Experience and training working with SEMH, ADHD and learning needs
• A supportive team and a school that values inclusion
• Possible permanent position after settling in

If you’re ready to bring your experience and qualities to this role, we’d love to hear from you. INDSW

Additional Information

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.

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

Contact: Sancha Clark

Telephone: [phone] l Ext: 2016