Part-Time Teaching Assistant

Looking for flexible, part-time work in schools across Taunton? We’re recruiting part-time and flexible Teaching Assistants to support pupils in primary, secondary and SEND schools throughout the local area. This is a fantastic opportunity if you want meaningful, hands‑on experience in education while keeping the flexibility to manage other hobbies, studies or family commitments.

As a Flexible, Part-Time Teaching Assistant, you’ll work in a variety of school settings depending on where support is needed. One week you may be in a primary classroom, the next supporting students in a secondary school or specialist SEND provision. You’ll be helping pupils with SEMH needs, autism and learning disabilities to engage with lessons, regulate emotions and feel confident in school.

Every placement gives you valuable experience and builds your confidence in different environments. Own transport is essential, as you’ll be travelling to different schools across Taunton and the surrounding areas.

• Flexible full-time or part-time work
• 8:30am – 3:30pm, Monday to Friday
• £13.70 per hour
• Start ASAP
• Opportunities for longer‑term and permanent contracted roles

Many schools use flexible, part‑time placements to identify strong candidates for permanent positions — this is a genuine way to get your foot in the door.

• Gain experience across primary, secondary and SEND settings
• Explore different school environments before committing long‑term
• Develop practical skills in classroom support and behaviour management
• Keep evenings, weekends and school holidays free
• Fit work around sport, study, travel or other commitments

We welcome applications from graduates, youth workers, sports coaches, support workers, aspiring teachers — or anyone who enjoys working with young people. Experience is desired, but what matters most is that you are:

• Patient and calm
• Reliable and adaptable
• Motivated to support children who need extra help

If you’re looking for flexible, purposeful, part‑time work in Taunton schools — with real opportunities to grow into permanent roles — we’d love to hear from you.

If you are interested, then please click on the apply button and contact Sancha Clark on  l Ext: 2016.

If you are not interested in this role but know someone else who might be, don't forget that we offer £50 in shopping vouchers if you refer a friend to us and we place them in the job. For more details, contact your local Axcis office.

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.

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.

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Contact:
Sancha Clark
Telephone:  l Ext: 2016