Teaching Assistant – Challenging Behaviour

Axcis Education Recruitment; Bristol; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Axcis Education is looking for a compassionate Teaching Assistant for a primary school in Bristol starting September 2025. This full-time role involves supporting young learners with SEMH needs while promoting a nurturing and inclusive environment.

Benefits

Opportunities for professional development

Long-term progression potential

Qualifications

• Experience supporting children with SEMH or additional needs is highly desirable.
• Calm, patient, and proactive approach required.
• Strong behaviour management and communication abilities.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 and small group support for pupils with SEMH needs.
• Implement behaviour management strategies.
• Collaborate with class teachers and support teams.

Skills

Behaviour management

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Relevant qualifications for teaching

Job description

Axcis Education is seeking a resilient and compassionate Teaching Assistant to join a welcoming and inclusive primary school in Bedminster, Bristol this September 2025. This full-time, term-time only position (Monday to Friday, 8:30–3:30) offers a fantastic opportunity to make a real impact on the lives of young learners with behavioural and emotional needs. The Role: • Provide 1:1 and small group support for pupils with Social, Emotional, and Mental Health (SEMH) needs • Use behaviour management strategies to help pupils regulate their emotions • Work closely with class teachers and the SEN team to maintain a structured and nurturing learning environment • Support children to engage with learning and develop positive peer and adult relationships • Promote resilience, independence, and self-confidence in every pupil The Ideal Candidate: • Experience supporting children with SEMH, challenging behaviour, or additional needs is highly desirable • Calm, patient, and proactive approach to working with children who need extra support • Strong behaviour management and de-escalation skills • Excellent communication and teamwork abilities • A genuine commitment to safeguarding and promoting pupil welfare Why Join This School? • A supportive and forward-thinking school with a strong emphasis on inclusion • Opportunities for professional development and potential for long-term progression • Work in a close-knit team that values compassion, patience, and consistency If you’re ready to take the next step in your SEND career and make a meaningful difference in a child’s life, apply now for a September start with Axcis Education. INDBRI

If you are interested, then please click on the apply button and contact Dan Davey on 0117 4722400 | Ext: 2003.

If you are not interested in this role but know someone else who might be, don't forget that we offer £50 in shopping vouchers if you refer a friend to us and we place them in the job. For more details, contact your local Axcis office.

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: Dan Davey

Telephone: [phone] | Ext: 2003