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Learning Support Teaching Assistant – Secondary School

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Education

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Job Type

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Description

ASAP Start • Full-time • Term-time Only • Long-term to End of Academic Year
Pay: £92.63–£97.00 per day

Are you an experienced Teaching Assistant, Learning Support Assistant or SEND professional looking for a varied role supporting secondary-aged pupils?

Axcis Education is working with a welcoming secondary school in BS3, Bristol, to recruit a dedicated Learning Support Teaching Assistant to join their Learning Support Base.

The Learning Support Base provides a welcoming drop-in space for pupils who need additional academic, emotional or pastoral support during the school day. This is a varied role where every day can look different, making it ideal for someone who enjoys working with young people and building positive relationships.

About the Role
As a Learning Support Teaching Assistant, you will:
• Work within the school's Learning Support Base, providing support to pupils throughout the school day
• Support students who drop in for additional help with classwork, organisation or learning
• Provide pastoral and emotional support to pupils who may be experiencing difficulties
• Help students develop confidence, independence and positive approaches to learning
• Build strong, trusting relationships with a wide range of secondary-aged pupils
• Work closely with teaching staff, the SENCO and pastoral teams to ensure pupils receive appropriate support
• Help maintain a calm, welcoming and inclusive environment within the Learning Support Base

The Ideal Candidate
We're looking for someone who:
• Has experience working with secondary-aged pupils, ideally within a school or SEND environment
• Is approachable, patient and confident when supporting young people
• Can provide both academic and pastoral support
• Has strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Is adaptable and comfortable dealing with different situations throughout the day
• Has experience supporting SEND, SEMH or additional needs (desirable but not essential)
• Is passionate about helping young people overcome barriers to learning

Why Apply?
• Work within a dedicated Learning Support Base in a secondary school
• Enjoy a varied role where no two days are the same
• Support pupils with both their academic and pastoral needs
• Gain valuable experience across SEND, inclusion and pastoral support
• Join a supportive school environment with opportunities for professional development
• Secure a long-term position through to the end of the academic year
• Receive ongoing support from your dedicated Axcis Education consultant

Key Details
• Role: Learning Support Teaching Assistant
• Location: BS3, Bristol
• Setting: Secondary School
• Start Date: ASAP
• Duration: Long-term to the end of the academic year
• Hours: Full-time, Monday to Friday, term-time only
• Pay: £92.63–£97.00 per day

Apply Today
If you're a Teaching Assistant, Learning Support Assistant, Learning Mentor or SEND professional who enjoys working with secondary-aged pupils and wants a varied role combining academic and pastoral support, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply today with Axcis Education!

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