Are you someone who enjoys supporting young people and wants to make a real difference in a local school? We’re looking for a friendly, patient and reliable Teaching Assistant to join a well-regarded secondary school in North Somerset. This full-time role begins in January and becomes permanent after a 16-week settling-in period. You’ll be based in mainstream classrooms, offering support to pupils with SEMH needs, autism and learning disabilities. The school is known for its welcoming atmosphere, strong pastoral care and positive relationships between staff and students. Its most recent Ofsted report rated it Good, highlighting the calm environment, respectful culture and high expectations that help pupils feel safe and valued. You’ll join a school that: • Has a positive behaviour culture where bullying and disruption are rare • Places great value on inclusion, wellbeing and strong relationships • Encourages pupils to engage fully in school life and achieve their best • Balances ambitious academic standards with excellent pastoral support Your day-to-day work will involve: • Helping students engage in lessons and stay on track • Supporting emotional regulation and offering calm reassurance • Building trusting relationships with pupils who may need extra care • Working closely with teachers and support staff to meet individual needs Who we’re looking for: This role is ideal for confident graduates, youth workers, sports coaches, support workers or anyone hoping to build a career in education or young people’s mental health. Experience with young people is helpful — but your personality, values and motivations are the most important things. If you’re kind, reliable, adaptable and eager to support vulnerable young people, you’ll fit in well. Key details: • Full-time, Monday to Friday • 8:30am – 3:30pm • £13.70 per hour • Starts January • Permanent after 16 weeks This is meaningful, rewarding work where you can genuinely change a young person’s day — and often their future. If you’re looking for a role with purpose in a supportive school community, we’d be delighted 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>