Secondary Teaching Assistant – Learning

Secondary Teaching Assistant – Learning Base – Bristol – September Start Full-time

Term-time Only. Full Academic Year. Pay £92 – £98 per day (dependent on experience).

Axcis Education is recruiting on behalf of a secondary school in Bristol for a full-time Teaching Assistant to join their Learning Base / inclusion provision for the full academic year starting in September. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who enjoys working in a structured support setting and is passionate about helping young people overcome barriers to learning.

• Work within the school’s Learning Base / inclusion provision supporting pupils with additional needs
• Support students with a range of needs including SEND, SEMH and learning difficulties
• Provide 1:1 and small-group support to help pupils access learning and succeed academically
• Support behaviour, emotional regulation and classroom engagement
• Work closely with teachers, SENCO and pastoral teams to provide consistent and effective support

• Has experience working with secondary‑aged pupils and/or young people with additional needs
• Is calm, patient and confident supporting pupils who may find mainstream lessons challenging
• Can build positive and trusting relationships with young people
• Works well as part of a supportive and collaborative team
• Has experience in a Learning Base, SEND provision or alternative provision (desirable but not essential)

• Full‑time, stable role for the entire academic year
• Opportunity to work in a dedicated inclusion setting within a secondary school
• Strong support and guidance from an experienced school team
• Access to training and professional development through Axcis Education
• A rewarding opportunity to make a meaningful difference to pupils who need additional support

• Location:
  
  Bristol
• Start date:
  
  September 2026
• Duration:
  Full academic year
• Hours:
  
  Full‑time, Monday to Friday (term‑time only)
• Pay:
  Competitive daily rate (dependent on experience)

Apply Today

If you’re passionate about supporting young people with additional needs and are looking for a rewarding role in a secondary setting, we would love to hear from you. Apply today with Axcis Education!

Contact:
Dan Davey

Telephone:  | Ext: 2003

This is a temporary position, unless stated otherwise.

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.

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).

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 daily, 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.