At a Glance
- Tasks: Support children in schools, helping them learn and grow.
- Company: Join a dedicated team making a difference in education.
- Benefits: Earn £92.00–£109.00 per day with flexible hours.
- Other info: Great for aspiring teachers or those wanting to gain classroom experience.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on young lives during school hours.
- Qualifications: Experience in care or youth work is a plus, but not essential.
The predicted salary is between 9200 - 10900 £ per year.
Location: Taunton and Surrounding Areas
Pay: £92.00–£109.00 per day
Contract: Temporary and Long-Term Opportunities Available
Hours: Monday to Friday, typically 8:30am–3:30pm
Are you looking for rewarding work during school hours where you can make a real difference to children and young people? We are recruiting School Support Workers to work across a range of primary, secondary, and specialist schools in Taunton and the surrounding areas. This role is ideal for candidates with experience in care, support work, youth work, mentoring, coaching, SEND, residential childcare, or other roles supporting children and young people.
Whether you are considering a career in education, looking to gain classroom experience before teacher training, or simply want a role that fits around your lifestyle, this could be the perfect opportunity.
As a School Support Worker, you will work closely with teachers and school staff to help pupils feel supported, engaged, and ready to learn. You may provide one-to-one assistance, support small groups, or help students with SEND, SEMH needs, behaviour, emotional regulation, or learning challenges.
- Support pupils on a one-to-one basis or in small groups.
- Help students access learning, build confidence, and develop independence.
- Encourage positive behaviour and emotional wellbeing.
- Build trusting relationships with children and young people.
- Work collaboratively with teachers and the wider school team.
We welcome applicants from a variety of backgrounds, including care, youth work, residential childcare, coaching, mentoring, volunteering, SEND support, and behaviour support. Previous school experience is beneficial but not essential.
The ideal candidate will be caring, patient, reliable, resilient, and committed to helping children achieve their potential.
- School hours only with no evenings or weekends.
- Competitive daily pay of £92.00–£109.00.
- Flexible temporary and long-term opportunities.
- Valuable experience in education and SEND settings.
- Excellent career development for aspiring teachers, psychologists, or youth workers.
- Opportunity to make a meaningful impact every day.
A full UK driving licence and access to your own vehicle are desirable, as some assignments may involve travel between schools.
If you are passionate about supporting children and young people and want a role that offers purpose, flexibility, and professional development, we encourage you to apply.
School Support Worker in Taunton employer: Axcis Education
Join a supportive and dynamic team as a School Support Worker in Taunton, where you can make a meaningful impact on the lives of children and young people. Enjoy the benefits of working school hours with no evenings or weekends, competitive daily pay, and flexible opportunities that cater to your lifestyle. With a strong focus on professional development, this role offers valuable experience in education and SEND settings, making it an excellent choice for those aspiring to grow in the field of education.
