Are you looking for a meaningful job where you can make a real difference to young people’s lives? We are seeking a warm, patient and caring full-time Teaching Assistant to work with secondary-aged pupils with SEMH, autism and learning disabilities at a thriving secondary school in Taunton. Why join this school? • The school is rated Good in its most recent Ofsted inspection, praised for “warm relationships between pupils and staff”, and a “calm and focused atmosphere”. • Staff and students describe the environment as caring, inclusive and ambitious — a place where every child’s strengths are nurtured. • You will be working in a community that values respect, tolerance and growth: both academically and personally. The role: • Full time: 8:30am – 3:30pm, Monday to Friday • Hourly rate: £13.70 per hour • Permanent, following a 16-week settling-in period beginning January • You’ll support pupils with SEMH, autism and learning disabilities, helping them engage in mainstream lessons and access the curriculum with confidence About you: We’re looking for someone who: • Is kind, patient and calm under pressure • Has a genuine desire to make a positive difference for vulnerable young people • Can build strong, trusting relationships with pupils and staff alike • Is flexible, reliable and values teamwork • Has experience working with young people (graduates, youth workers, sports coaches, support workers or previous teaching assistants welcome) — though your attitude and commitment matter more than formal teaching experience. What you’ll get: • A supportive, inclusive school community where every student is known and valued • The chance to help young people with additional needs thrive in mainstream lessons • A stable, full-time, permanent role with meaningful purpose If you want to contribute to a welcoming, caring school environment and believe in helping young people reach their potential — we’d love to hear from you. Apply today to be considered for this role. 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. 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 />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.</em><br /><br /><em>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>