Teaching Assistant

Teaching Assistant Job in Minehead – Primary School – SEMH, Behaviour and Academic Support

Axcis Education are recruiting a full‑time Teaching Assistant in Minehead. This rewarding role involves supporting pupils with academic progress, behaviour management and social and emotional development throughout the school day. As a Teaching Assistant you will work closely with class teachers and the school team to help pupils access learning, build confidence and develop emotional resilience. You will support students in lessons and across the school, assisting with academic tasks, behaviour management and social and emotional development.

This role is ideal for those passionate about making a positive impact in primary education.

• Supporting the class teacher with lesson preparation and classroom resources
• Assisting pupils with academic understanding across subjects
• Supporting social and emotional development in class and small groups
• Managing behaviour and de‑escalating challenging situations
• Safeguarding and promoting pupil welfare
• Assisting during break and lunch duties
• Covering other Teaching Assistant staff when required

• Able to build positive relationships with pupils
• Resilient with clear boundaries
• Proactive, positive and solution‑focused
• Willing to support the wider school team
• Experience in behaviour support or SEND is beneficial but not essential

• Based in Minehead with transport links and parking
• Monday to Friday 8.30am to 3.30pm
• Temporary role with potential to become permanent
• £90–£95 per day for a 6.5‑hour working day
• Online training to enhance your CV
• Excellent pathway into a long‑term Teaching Assistant career

Apply now for this Teaching Assistant role in Minehead supporting pupils with academic, behaviour and SEMH development in a primary school setting.

If you are interested, then please click on the apply button and contact Grace O'Neill on  l Ext: 6009.

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.

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).

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.

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: Grace O'Neill

Telephone:  l Ext: 6009