Are you eager to make a meaningful difference in education, close to home? We are seeking a full-time Teaching Assistant to join a warm, inclusive school in Ilminster, celebrated for its caring ethos, creative curriculum, and commitment to nurturing every child. Why this role matters: • You’ll be part of a school rated Good in the most recent Ofsted inspection (November 2022), where inspectors judged quality of education, behaviour & attitudes, personal development, leadership & management, and early years provision all to be Good. • The school is rooted in its community, offering children a broad and balanced curriculum, enriched by forest school, arts, sport, outdoor learning, gardening, and strong pastoral support. • Classes in early years and Key Stage 1 are capped at 30 pupils, with dedicated support in each class. • The school is committed to inclusion: it welcomes children from Ilminster and neighbouring villages, and works with local organisations to enrich learning. What we’re looking for: We believe that the right person is more important than the perfect CV. You could come from a background as a graduate, youth worker, sports coach, care worker, or previous TA — what matters is your empathy, positivity, resilience, and belief in every child’s potential. We’d love someone: • With patience, kindness, and strong communication skills • Who thrives working collaboratively with teachers, SENCOs, and support staff • Who is adaptive, creative and eager to support a variety of age groups • Who is passionate about helping children fulfil their academic, social, and emotional goals The role: • Working hours: Full-time, term time • Start date: As soon as possible, with possibility to convert to permanent after a settling-in period • Hourly rate: £13.70 Who this is for: • A candidate seeking a role of impact, where heart and dedication matter • Someone who values teamwork, creative problem-solving, inclusion, and building pupil independence • A person who wants to contribute to a school that cares deeply about the “whole child” — academically, socially, and emotionally. What you’ll do: • Support small-group and one-to-one learning, under teacher guidance • Assist with classroom management, behaviour support, and fostering a calm learning environment • Promote pupils’ confidence, independence and good learning habits • Help with practical tasks: preparing materials, supervising break or lunch time, supporting with interventions • Collaborate with teachers, SENCO and pastoral staff to help tailor learning to pupils’ needs If you’re someone who wants to help children flourish, believes in inclusive education, and brings kindness, commitment and a growth mindset — we’d love to hear from you. Apply today to be considered. 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>