Teaching Assistant, Alternative Provision

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

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a dedicated Teaching Assistant for a unique alternative provision near Cheddar. This role offers the chance to work closely with pupils facing challenges in traditional education settings. You will provide personalized support, fostering emotional regulation and social skills through engaging activities in a nurturing environment. With a focus on therapeutic approaches, your contributions will help create a calm and supportive atmosphere, making a real difference in young people's lives. If you're passionate about education and ready to embrace a hands-on role in an outdoor setting, this is the opportunity for you.

Qualifications

• No formal qualifications required, but experience in education or care is beneficial.
• Comfortable working outdoors and engaging with farm animals.

Responsibilities

• Providing 1:1 support to pupils with SEMH and/or physical disabilities.
• Encouraging emotional regulation and promoting social skills.
• Assisting in the care of animals and maintaining safe spaces.

Skills

Patience

Empathy

Resilience

Creative Thinking

Experience with SEMH needs

Education

Experience in education or care

Job description

Teaching Assistant – Alternative Provision (Cheddar, Somerset) Location: Somerset Hours: 8:15am – 3:30pm, Monday to Friday Pay: £89 per day Contract Type: Full-time, with the potential for permanent placement We are delighted to be supporting a unique alternative provision based on a farm near Cheddar, Somerset, in their recruitment of a Teaching Assistant to work on a 1:1 basis with pupils with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs and physical disabilities. About the Provision: Set in a rural environment, this small and nurturing setting combines a working smallholding, farm animals, and an informal learning centre to offer a therapeutic and highly individualised approach to education. The provision supports young people who have found mainstream schooling difficult and focuses on building trust, routine, and life skills in a calm, natural environment. About the Role: This is an exciting opportunity for someone passionate about supporting pupils with complex needs in a non-traditional educational environment. The role includes: • Providing 1:1 support to pupils with SEMH and/or physical disabilities. • Encouraging emotional regulation and promoting social skills through therapeutic and outdoor learning. • Supporting learning in practical and farm-based activities, as well as informal classroom sessions. • Using positive behaviour strategies and trauma-informed practice to help young people thrive. • Assisting in the care of animals and maintaining safe spaces around the site. • Contributing to a calm, consistent and nurturing learning atmosphere. • Liaising with staff, families, and outside professionals to ensure holistic support. The Ideal Candidate: We are looking for someone who is: • Patient, empathetic, and resilient, with a calm and nurturing approach. • Experienced in working with young people with SEMH needs and/or physical disabilities (desirable but not essential). • Comfortable working outdoors in all seasons and confident engaging with farm animals. • Adaptable, hands-on, and able to think creatively to meet individual needs. • Willing to commit fully to the values and therapeutic ethos of the provision. No formal qualifications are required, but experience in education, care, or similar roles is beneficial. If you’re ready to make a difference in a truly unique setting, please submit your CV to apply. INDSW

If you are interested, then please click on the apply button and contact Sancha Clark on 0117 472 2400 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).

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.

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Contact: Sancha Clark

Telephone: [phone] l Ext: 2016