Teaching Assistant – Primary Pupil with Autism

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

Job summary

Axcis Education is seeking a compassionate Teaching Assistant for a primary school in Eastville, Bristol, starting September 2025. This full-time role involves supporting a Year 2 pupil with additional needs and fostering inclusive education, making it a great opportunity for dedicated educators.

Benefits

£50 shopping vouchers for referrals

Qualifications

• Experience supporting children with additional needs desirable.
• Calm, patient, and empathetic approach.
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting pupil wellbeing.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 support for a Year 2 pupil with additional needs.
• Foster independence, confidence, and positive behaviour.
• Support learning both in classroom and through outdoor activities.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Empathy

Job description

Axcis Education is looking for a dedicated and compassionate Teaching Assistant to join a welcoming and well-established primary school in Eastville, Bristol, starting September 2025. This is a full-time, term-time only role (Monday to Friday, 8:30–3:30), offering a rewarding opportunity to make a real difference in a child’s educational journey. The School: Rated 'GOOD' by Ofsted, this school has a long-standing and highly supportive senior leadership team—one of the most stable in Bristol. Known for its inclusive ethos and high staff retention, the school places a strong emphasis on outdoor learning, embedding it throughout the curriculum. They also run a vibrant Forest School programme, giving pupils regular opportunities to explore and learn in nature. The Role: • Provide 1:1 support for a Year 2 pupil with additional needs • Use tailored strategies to support emotional regulation, engagement, and social development • Work closely with class teachers, the SENCO, and external professionals to deliver consistent support • Foster independence, confidence, and positive behaviour • Support learning both in the classroom and through outdoor activities, including Forest School sessions The Ideal Candidate: • Experience supporting children with additional needs is desirable, but not essential • Calm, patient, and empathetic approach to working with young learners • Excellent teamwork and communication skills • A passion for inclusive education and child development • A commitment to safeguarding and promoting pupil wellbeing This is a brilliant opportunity to work in a supportive and progressive school where outdoor learning and pupil-centred support are at the heart of everything they do. If you're looking for a meaningful role this September, we’d love to hear from you! 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