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Teaching Assistant – Flexible Hours

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Teaching Assistant – Flexible Part-Time
School-Based Work
Bath

Monday–Friday, 8:30am–3:30pm
Immediate start
Flexible hours and days

Are you passionate about education and making a positive difference to the lives of children and young people with additional needs?

We are looking for caring, enthusiastic and reliable Teaching Assistants to join our team, supporting pupils across Bath in specialist schools and mainstream educational settings.

This is a fantastic opportunity for Teaching Assistants, Learning Support Assistants, aspiring teachers and individuals with a passion for education to gain valuable school-based experience while making a meaningful difference to pupils aged 5–18.

You’ll support pupils with learning disabilities and autism (ASC), helping them access the curriculum, develop independence and thrive in a safe, structured and nurturing classroom environment. You’ll work closely alongside experienced teachers and school staff, gaining hands-on experience within education.

Your role as a Teaching Assistant:

• Support pupils with additional needs to access learning and engage with the curriculum
• Provide 1:1 and small-group support under the direction of the class teacher
• Assist with classroom activities and help create an inclusive learning environment
• Encourage independence, confidence and positive behaviour
• Support pupils with their social, emotional and communication development
• Help pupils develop important life and learning skills
• Build positive relationships with pupils and school staff
• Work collaboratively as part of a supportive school-based team

What we offer:

• £14.25 per hour, paid weekly
• Monday–Friday, 8:30am–3:30pm school hours
• Flexible ad hoc and daily Teaching Assistant opportunities
• Immediate starts available
• September school-based opportunities now available
• Potential for the role to become permanent after 12 weeks
• Ongoing opportunities to build your education experience
• Comprehensive training and continued support

About you:

• Passionate about education and supporting children and young people
• Caring, patient, adaptable and enthusiastic
• Interested in developing a career within education, teaching or SEND
• Previous experience in a school, education, care, youth work or support setting is desirable but not essential
• A willingness to learn and undertake relevant training
• Reliable and confident working as part of a school team

Whether you're an experienced Teaching Assistant or looking to take your first step into a career in education, this is a great opportunity to gain valuable classroom experience while making a genuine difference to pupils across Bath.

Interested in becoming a Teaching Assistant?

We’d love to hear from you.

kathryn@axcis.co.uk
02921 602960

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