Teaching Assistant - Flexible Part-Time School-Based Work Bath Monday-Friday, 8:30am-3:30pm Immediate start Flexible hours and days Are you passionate about education and making a positive difference to the lives of children and young people with additional needs? We are looking for caring, enthusiastic and reliable Teaching Assistants to join our team, supporting pupils across Bath in specialist schools and mainstream educational settings. This is a fantastic opportunity for Teaching Assistants, Learning Support Assistants, aspiring teachers and individuals with a passion for education to gain valuable school-based experience while making a meaningful difference to pupils aged 5-18. You'll support pupils with learning disabilities and autism (ASC), helping them access the curriculum, develop independence and thrive in a safe, structured and nurturing classroom environment. You'll work closely alongside experienced teachers and school staff, gaining hands-on experience within education.
Your role as a Teaching Assistant:
- Support pupils with additional needs to access learning and engage with the curriculum
- Provide 1:1 and small-group support under the direction of the class teacher
- Assist with classroom activities and help create an inclusive learning environment
- Encourage independence, confidence and positive behaviour
- Support pupils with their social, emotional and communication development
- Help pupils develop important life and learning skills
- Build positive relationships with pupils and school staff
- Work collaboratively as part of a supportive school-based team
What we offer:
- £14.25 per hour, paid weekly
- Monday-Friday, 8:30am-3:30pm school hours
- Flexible ad hoc and daily Teaching Assistant opportunities
- Immediate starts available
- September school-based opportunities now available
- Potential for the role to become permanent after 12 weeks
- Ongoing opportunities to build your education experience
- Comprehensive training and continued support
About you:
- Passionate about education and supporting children and young people
- Caring, patient, adaptable and enthusiastic
- Interested in developing a career within education, teaching or SEND
- Previous experience in a school, education, care, youth work or support setting is desirable but not essential
- A willingness to learn and undertake relevant training
- Reliable and confident working as part of a school team
Whether you're an experienced Teaching Assistant or looking to take your first step into a career in education, this is a great opportunity to gain valuable classroom experience while making a genuine difference to pupils across Bath.
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).
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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