Are you passionate about helping children learn, grow and thrive? Do you enjoy being part of a friendly and caring team where every child is known and valued? We’re looking for a Primary Teaching Assistant to support pupils in a thriving rural primary school near Taunton. About the role: You’ll work alongside experienced teachers and support staff to help children access their learning, build confidence and enjoy school life. Your day-to-day tasks may include supporting small groups and individual pupils, helping with classroom activities, encouraging positive behaviour and contributing to a nurturing learning environment. Your impact: This small village school has recently been judged Good by Ofsted for its quality of education, behaviour and attitudes, personal development, and leadership and management. Inspectors praised the strong relationships between pupils and staff, and the caring, inclusive atmosphere where children feel safe and happy to learn. The school values resilience, curiosity, pride, care, ambition and individuality. These values are woven through day-to-day life, so children not only achieve academically but also grow as confident, kind and responsible young people. We’re looking for someone who is: • Friendly, patient and encouraging with children • Eager to support learning and help pupils feel confident in the classroom • A good communicator and team player • Motivated by making a positive difference in young lives You don’t need lots of formal experience – this role is perfect for local people, recent graduates, youth workers, sports coaches, teaching assistants or support workers looking for a fulfilling role in education. Key Information Pay: £13.70 per hour Hours: Monday – Friday, 8.30am – 3.30pm Start date: February 2026 If you enjoy helping children succeed and want to join a welcoming school community where your work really matters — 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>