Teaching Assistant – SEND

Are you looking for a flexible role where you can gain valuable experience supporting children and young people with special educational needs? Axcis Education is currently recruiting Teaching Assistants to provide ad hoc cover across a variety of schools in Bristol, starting mid-January.

As a flexible Teaching Assistant you will:

• Work on a fully flexible basis, choosing 1–5 days per week to suit your availability.
• Support pupils with SEND across primary, secondary, special schools and colleges.
• Provide 1:1 support, small group work and in‑class assistance.
• Work with pupils with a range of needs, including Autism, ADHD, SEMH, speech and language difficulties, and more.
• Gain hands‑on experience in a variety of educational settings – ideal for those exploring a long‑term career in SEND.

• Has experience working with children or young people (SEND experience desirable but not essential).
• Is adaptable, positive and proactive.
• Can build rapport quickly with pupils and school staff.
• Has a genuine passion for supporting children’s learning and development.

• Flexible work to fit around your lifestyle.
• Opportunities to gain experience across a wide range of settings.
• Ongoing support from a dedicated Axcis consultant.
• Competitive daily pay rates of £89–£95 per day, depending on experience.

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.

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 you are applying for involves working with children or vulnerable adults, this post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974.

Dan Davey
Telephone:  | Ext: 2003