Location: Taunton & Surrounding Areas Pay: £92.00 – £109.00 per day Contract: Flexible / Supply – Term Time Only Hours: School Hours (Typically 8:30am – 3:30pm) Would you love to work in education but need a role that fits around your existing commitments? We are looking for Flexible Teaching Assistants to support a variety of schools across Taunton and the surrounding areas. Whether you're studying, managing childcare, pursuing other interests, or simply looking for work that gives you more control over your week, this could be a great opportunity. You can choose the days you're available to work, giving you the freedom to fit meaningful work around your lifestyle. What You'll Be Doing: As a Teaching Assistant, you'll work alongside teachers to help pupils get the most from their time at school. Depending on the placement, you could be supporting children in a primary classroom, helping a secondary student stay engaged with their learning, or providing additional support within a specialist setting. Your day-to-day responsibilities may include: • Supporting pupils on a 1:1 basis or in small groups • Helping students access classroom learning and activities • Encouraging positive behaviour and engagement • Supporting pupils with SEND and additional needs • Helping children and young people develop confidence and independence • Providing pastoral and emotional support where needed • Building positive relationships with pupils and school staff • Creating a safe, inclusive, and encouraging environment Who Is This Role For? This opportunity could be ideal if you're: • A parent looking for school-hours work around childcare • Studying and looking for flexible experience alongside your course • Considering a career in teaching, psychology, youth work, or education • Working on other projects, hobbies, or passions • Looking to gain experience working with children and young people • Experienced in care, support work, coaching, mentoring, or youth work Previous experience as a Teaching Assistant is beneficial but not essential. What's most important is that you're reliable, adaptable, patient, and genuinely passionate about supporting young people. The Benefits: • Choose when you work – fit assignments around your availability • School hours only – no evening or weekend work • Variety – experience different schools, age groups, and settings • Build your experience – develop valuable skills working with children and young people • Career opportunities – potential to move into long-term or permanent positions • Work-life balance – earn while keeping time for the things that matter to you A Little More About the Role: As an education recruitment agency, we work with a wide range of schools across Taunton and the surrounding areas, meaning we can offer opportunities to suit different interests and experience levels. You may choose to work occasionally when your schedule allows, or build up a more regular pattern of work. There are also opportunities to secure longer-term placements and permanent roles for those who decide they would like to take the next step. A driving licence and access to your own vehicle are required, as you may be travelling between different schools. If you're looking for rewarding work that gives you the freedom to choose when you work, while gaining valuable experience supporting children and young people, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today to join our team of Flexible Teaching Assistants across Taunton and the surrounding areas. 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>