Job Title: Teaching Assistant Location: Minehead Setting: Middle School Hours: Full-time, Monday to Friday, 8:30am – 3:30pm Pay: £14.25 – £14.50 per hour Contract: Long-term Axcis Education is working with a supportive middle school in Minehead to recruit a committed Teaching Assistant for a long-term, full-time role. The position involves working closely with pupils who have a range of academic, behavioural, and emotional needs, supporting them to engage successfully in their learning and school life. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys working with young people and is keen to make a meaningful impact during a key stage of their education. Key responsibilities: • Support pupils on a 1:1 basis and in small groups across the middle school setting • Help learners access lessons and activities across the curriculum • Provide support for pupils with behavioural and emotional needs, encouraging positive engagement • Assist in implementing strategies to promote positive behaviour and emotional regulation • Adapt learning materials and approaches to suit individual needs • Work alongside teaching and pastoral staff to support progress and wellbeing • Contribute to a positive, safe, and inclusive classroom environment The ideal candidate will: • Be patient, resilient, and flexible in their approach • Have experience working with children or young people (school experience desirable) • Be confident supporting pupils with additional behavioural and emotional needs • Build positive and supportive relationships with pupils and staff • Communicate effectively and work well as part of a team • Be passionate about helping all learners achieve their potential Apply today with Axcis Education to take the next step in your Teaching Assistant career in Minehead. <br/><br />If you are interested, then please click on the apply button and contact Grace O'Neill on 0139 294 9022 l Ext: 6009.<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> Grace O'Neill&nbsp;</strong><br /><br /><strong><span style="color:#e0004d;">Telephone: </span> 0139 294 9022 l Ext: 6009</strong></strong>