Teaching Assistant – SEND Resource

Axcis Education is working in partnership with a welcoming primary school in Bristol to recruit a full-time Teaching Assistant for their dedicated resource base, starting mid-January. This specialist provision supports pupils with a range of special educational needs, including Autism, communication difficulties and learning needs.

As a Teaching Assistant within the resource base, you will:

• Provide 1:1 and small group support to pupils with complex SEND needs.
• Support learning activities that develop pupils’ communication, social and academic skills.
• Assist with the delivery and monitoring of EHCP targets.
• Help pupils manage transitions, emotional regulation and daily routines within a calm, nurturing environment.
• Work closely with a skilled and collaborative team of teachers and SEND professionals.

We are looking for someone who:

• Has experience supporting children with SEND, particularly Autism or communication difficulties.
• Is patient, empathetic and passionate about inclusive education.
• Can adapt their approach to meet the individual needs of each child.
• Holds relevant qualifications such as Level 2 or 3 Supporting Teaching and Learning (desirable but not essential).

• Be part of a well-established resource base offering a supportive and inclusive learning environment.
• Work alongside an experienced and dedicated SEND team.
• Access ongoing training and professional development through Axcis Education.

• Role:
  Teaching Assistant – SEND Resource Base
• Location:
  
  Bristol
• Start Date:
  
  Mid-January
• Pay: £89–£95 per day (dependent on experience)
• Hours:
  
  Full-time, Monday–Friday (term‑time only)

If you’re passionate about supporting children with SEND and want to make a meaningful difference in a specialist setting, we’d love to hear from you. Apply today with Axcis Education.

If you are interested, please contact Dan Davey on , Ext: 2003.

We offer £50 in shopping vouchers for referrals that result in a successful placement.

This is a temporary position, unless stated otherwise.

Axcis is an equal opportunities employer and we do not discriminate based on age, gender, disability, race or any other equal opportunities criteria.

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. You will be required to provide an up-to-date DBS, or allow Axcis to process one on your behalf, in addition to other mandatory compliance checks in line with the DfE guidelines.

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.

Axcis Education is an employment agency offering temporary supply work for everyday, short-term and long-term assignments, in addition to permanent positions.

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.

Salary / Pay Rate will be dependent on your skills and experience.