Teaching Assistant

Overview

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.

• Full-time: 8.30am–3.30pm, five days a week

• Start: ASAP, with a 16-week settling-in period and scope for permanency

• Pay: £13.70 per hour

• Support: working alongside class teachers and pastoral staff

• Focus: helping the pupil engage, feel safe, access learning, and grow confidence

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.

You don’t need perfect experience. What we’re really looking for is someone with:

• 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.

• 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. Apply today to be considered for this role.

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If you are interested, please click on the apply button and contact Sancha Clark on  Ext: 2016. If you are not interested but know someone 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 does 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.

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. If the position involves working with children or vulnerable adults, this post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974. 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. View the disclaimer at the website.