Are you looking for flexible and meaningful work supporting children and young people? We are seeking friendly, patient and reliable Teaching Assistants to work across a range of primary and secondary schools in Taunton and Bridgwater. This role offers variety, purpose and the chance to make a positive impact every day. You’ll support pupils with SEMH needs, autism and learning disabilities, helping them feel included, safe and confident in their lessons. You will work in different schools depending on where support is needed, and there are opportunities for permanent roles if you receive strong feedback. This is an excellent option for anyone looking to gain experience in education — especially those considering teaching, psychology, youth work, mental health or SEN pathways. Role details • Full-time or part-time available • Monday to Friday, 8:30am – 3:30pm • £13.70 per hour • Start ASAP • Schools across Taunton and Bridgwater • You must be a driver with your own transport What the job involves • Supporting pupils with additional needs in mainstream classrooms • Helping children regulate emotions, understand tasks and engage positively with learning • Working alongside teachers and support staff to provide a consistent, caring presence • Adapting to different school environments and pupils’ needs • Occasionally supporting more challenging behaviour — always with guidance from the school team Who this role suits We welcome applications from: • Graduates • Youth workers • Sports coaches • Support workers • Aspiring teachers or psychologists • Anyone who wants to help vulnerable young people thrive You don’t need formal teaching experience — your kindness, reliability, patience and motivation are what matter most. Experience with young people is helpful but not essential. Why this role is great: • Flexible work that fits around hobbies, studies or other responsibilities • Weekdays only, with evenings and weekends free • A chance to make a real difference to children who need extra support • Valuable experience in a variety of school settings • Opportunities for long-term or permanent work If you want a rewarding role where you can grow, learn and support young people who truly benefit from your presence, we’d love to hear from you. Apply today to be considered for this role. INDSW<br/><br />If you are interested, then please click on the apply button and contact Sancha Clark on 0117 472 2400 l Ext: 2016.<br /><br />If you are not interested in this role but know someone else who might be, <strong>don&#39;t forget that we offer &pound;50 in shopping vouchers if you refer a friend to us and we place them in the job.</strong> For more details, contact your local Axcis office.<br /><br /><em>This is a temporary position, unless stated otherwise.</em><br /><br /><em>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.<br /><br />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).<br /><br />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.</em><br /><br /><em>Axcis Education is an employment agency offering temporary supply work for daily, short-term and long-term assignments in addition to permanent positions.<br /><br />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.<br /><br />Salary / Pay Rate will be dependent on your skills and experience.</em><br /><br /><strong><span style="color:#e0004d;"><a href="/job-page-disclaimer">View the disclaimer</a></span></strong><br /><br /><strong><span style="color:#e0004d;"><strong>Contact: </strong></span><strong> Sancha Clark&nbsp;</strong><br /><br /><strong><span style="color:#e0004d;">Telephone: </span> 0117 472 2400 l Ext: 2016</strong></strong>