Learning Disabilities Teaching Assistant Full-time (08:30–16:30, 4 or 5 days a week) £13.70 per hour Starts in September; permanent after a 16-week settling-in period We’re working in partnership with a college on its Radstock campus to recruit a dedicated Learning Disabilities Teaching Assistant. You’ll support post-16 students with complex needs, learning disabilities and autism in hands-on, practical settings—helping them make real progress. What you’ll be doing: Providing patient 1:1 support during sessions across vocational settings such as animal care, construction and mechanics Helping learners engage safely with outdoor and workshop-based activities on the rural campus site with livestock, a construction skills centre and engineering workshops Building trust and confidence with learners who may struggle to regulate emotions and behaviour Working with an inclusive teaching team to adapt tasks and routines for each individual Who we’re looking for: We’re not focusing on formal experience. We need someone with compassion, emotional resilience and the ability to stay calm when working with vulnerable young adults. If you’re caring and reliable—someone who wants to be part of meaningful change—you could be the right match. Coaching, volunteering or youth work experience is welcome but not essential. Why this position matters: Ofsted’s inspection (October?2023) rated overall performance as Requires Improvement, but provision for students with high needs—including those with disabilities—was judged Good Inspectors noted inclusive, supportive programmes and that learners with high needs benefit from quality support systems Why you’ll want this role: Full-time, stable hours with no unsociable shift times Work in engaging practical environments—from caring for pygmy goats to hands-on vehicle workshops Make a real difference in students’ lives through empathy, patience and consistency Develop your skills working alongside specialists who truly understand SEND learners If you’ve got the right attitude and a steady demeanour for supporting vulnerable young people in hands-on settings—apply today. INDSW <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>