Role: Flexible Teaching Assistant – Taunton Pay: £89 per day (paid weekly) Contract Type: Part-time / Flexible / Temporary or Long-term Are you looking for rewarding, flexible work that fits around your lifestyle? Whether you're pursuing a passion (like music, counselling or acting), caring for your own children, or simply want part-time hours and to gain experience in schools, this Teaching Assistant role in Taunton offers the perfect balance. We’re working with a diverse range of mainstream primary and secondary schools, as well as SEND settings across Taunton. This is a fantastic opportunity to explore different educational environments, build experience, and make a real difference—without committing to a full-time role. What You'll Be Doing: • Supporting pupils 1:1 or in small groups across a range of ages and abilities • Assisting in classrooms to create inclusive, engaging learning environments • Working with pupils with SEND or behavioural needs, helping them access the curriculum • Promoting positive behaviour and emotional wellbeing • Helping with class prep, routines, and supervision during breaks/lunchtime • Adapting to different school settings with confidence and professionalism Who This Role is Ideal For: • People looking for part-time, flexible work during school hours • Individuals pursuing other passions or commitments (e.g., creatives, carers, parents) • Those interested in gaining experience across a variety of school types • Caring, patient, and proactive individuals with good communication skills • Candidates with prior experience working with children (desirable but not essential) • Those willing to undertake essential training (e.g., safeguarding, behaviour support) • People willing to travel to a variety of settings (car is desirable, but not required) Why Work With Us? • Flexible Hours – Choose when and where you work each week • Diverse Placements – Explore mainstream and SEND schools across Taunton • Weekly Pay – £89 per day with consistent weekly payments • Professional Support – Ongoing guidance from our friendly recruitment team • Training Opportunities – Access to CPD to boost your skills and confidence If you're ready to take on meaningful, flexible work in education—on your terms—apply now to become a valued member of the education community in Taunton. INDSW <br/><br />If you are interested, then please click on the apply button and contact Sancha Clark on 0117 472 2400 l Ext: 2016.<br /><br />If you are not interested in this role but know someone else who might be, <strong>don&#39;t forget that we offer &pound;50 in shopping vouchers if you refer a friend to us and we place them in the job.</strong> For more details, contact your local Axcis office.<br /><br /><em>This is a temporary position, unless stated otherwise.</em><br /><br /><em>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.<br /><br />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.<br /><br />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).<br /><br />Axcis Education is an employment agency offering temporary supply work for daily, short-term and long-term assignments in addition to permanent positions.<br /><br />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.<br /><br />Salary / Pay Rate will be dependent on your skills and experience.</em><br /><br /><strong><span style="color:#e0004d;"><a href="/job-page-disclaimer">View the disclaimer</a></span></strong><br /><br /><strong><span style="color:#e0004d;"><strong>Contact: </strong></span><strong> Sancha Clark&nbsp;</strong><br /><br /><strong><span style="color:#e0004d;">Telephone: </span> 0117 472 2400 l Ext: 2016</strong></strong>