Primary Teaching Assistant

A primary school in Weston is seeking a Special Needs teaching assistant with strong background working with children with Autism and behavioural difficulties (SEMH). The role involves 1:1 support for a Year 2 pupil who follows his own curriculum and may be challenging. You will need to be patient, firm but fair. Experience working with children or young people with Autism and speech and language needs is required;

experience with PECS and Makaton is warmly welcomed. Working closely with the class teacher, SENDCO and occasionally external agencies, you must have excellent communication skills (written and spoken). You will meet the child's parents daily and provide feedback from the day. Working hours are 08:30–15:45, with pay £89.00 per day depending on experience. The school is well served by public transport, with parking available.

• 1:1 Special Needs Teaching Assistant working with a Year 2 pupil – ASD and SEMH
• Full‑time, Monday to Friday

• Experience working with Key Stage 1 pupils
• Experience with ASD, ADHD and SEMH
• PECS and Makaton – not essential but highly desirable

• Two‑form entry Primary School
• Dedicated and supportive leadership team
• 10‑minute walk from local station

Interested? Please contact Emma Court on 0117 472 2400 | Ext: 2004.

Referral incentive:
We offer £50 in shopping vouchers if you refer a friend who is placed into this role. For more details, contact your local Axcis office.

This is a temporary position unless otherwise stated.

Axcis is an equal opportunities employer and does 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 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 involves working with children or vulnerable adults, it 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.

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

Emma Court
Telephone: 0117 472 2400 | Ext: 2004