Are you kind, patient and looking for meaningful work supporting young people with autism and learning disabilities? We’re recruiting a full-time Teaching Assistant Support Worker to join our specialist provision at a further education college in Radstock, starting in January — with the opportunity to stay on permanently after a 16-week settling-in period. About the role • Support 16–18 year-old students with autism and learning disabilities. • Work hours: 8:30 am–4:30 pm, Monday to Friday (half-day on Wednesday). • Pay rate: £13.70 per hour. • Provide hands-on, compassionate support during lessons and social times, helping students learn and thrive in a caring, inclusive environment. Why this is a special place to work The college’s Somer Valley Campus (near Radstock) offers a unique, rural-campus environment — including an Animal Centre, a dedicated Construction Centre and a Mechanics / Motor-Vehicle workshop. These facilities give students real-life, vocational-style learning opportunities — and as a support worker, you’ll help make these experiences accessible, supportive and meaningful. What we’re looking for You don’t need a long track record in education — we care far more about who you are than what you’ve done. Ideal qualities include: • A warm, patient and respectful approach to working with young people. • Genuine empathy, understanding and commitment to helping students reach their potential. • Motivation to support vulnerable young people in a supportive, inclusive setting. • Experience working with young people — perhaps as a graduate, youth worker, sports coach, support worker or teaching assistant. Local applicants strongly encouraged. Why join us You’ll be part of a caring team making a real difference in young lives. You’ll work in a welcoming, community-minded setting, where your values and personality matter most. You’ll also benefit from a structured 16-week induction period to help you settle in and succeed. If you want to do work that’s meaningful, rewarding and makes a difference — apply today to be considered for this role. 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>