Graduate Teaching Assistant Teaching Assistant | Fishponds | Full Time | September Start | £14.25 per hour Have you recently graduated and want to start a career where you can make a genuine difference? Axcis Education is recruiting a Graduate Teaching Assistant to support children and young people aged 5 to 16 with social, emotional and mental health (SEMH) needs at a specialist alternative provision in Fishponds. This is a full-time role, Monday to Friday, 8:30am to 3:30pm, starting in September. Following a successful 16-week settling-in period, the position will become permanent. This is not a typical classroom role. Many pupils have experienced trauma, exclusion or significant barriers to education, meaning they can display behaviours that challenge. Your role will be to build positive relationships, provide consistency and help pupils regulate their emotions so they can re-engage with learning. The school was recognised as Good in its latest Ofsted inspection, with inspectors praising the ambitious curriculum, strong relationships between staff and pupils, high expectations and the school's commitment to helping young people overcome barriers and prepare for successful futures. The school combines academic learning with therapeutic support, creating an environment where pupils feel safe, valued and understood. Why graduates make great Teaching Assistants Whatever subject you studied, your degree has developed skills that are invaluable in education, including communication, resilience, problem-solving, critical thinking and the ability to build trust with others. This role is particularly suited to graduates considering careers in teaching, educational psychology, social work, youth justice, mental health or probation. You'll gain first-hand experience of behaviour support, trauma-informed practice, de-escalation strategies and relationship-based interventions that simply can't be learned in a lecture theatre. We're looking for graduates with patience, confidence, resilience and a genuine belief that every young person deserves another chance. Previous school experience isn't essential. Your character, motivation and willingness to learn are far more important. What you'll receive • £14.25 per hour • Full-time, term-time hours • September start • Permanent role after 16 weeks • Ongoing support from your dedicated Axcis consultant • Outstanding experience for graduates considering careers in education, psychology, youth justice or social care • The opportunity to make a life-changing difference every day If you're looking for a Graduate Teaching Assistant or Teaching Assistant job in Bristol where every day is meaningful, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today to be considered for this role. INDBRI<br/><br />If you are interested, then please click on the apply button and contact James Mochan on 0117 472 2400.<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> James Mochan&nbsp;</strong><br /><br /><strong><span style="color:#e0004d;">Telephone: </span> 0117 472 2400</strong></strong>