Job role: 1:1 Teaching Assistant – SEND Support (KS1) Location: Bridgwater Pay Rate: £89 per day Job Type: Part-time – Term Time Only (Temporary or Long-term) Hours: 8:45am – 3:30pm (Monday to Friday, term time) Are you passionate about supporting young children with additional needs in a nurturing and close-knit school environment? We are seeking a calm, experienced, and dedicated Teaching Assistant to join a small, rural primary school in Bridgwater, providing 1:1 support for a Key Stage 1 pupil with autism, ADHD, and associated behavioural needs. About the Role: You will play a vital part in supporting a KS1 child to access learning and thrive in a structured, caring environment. Working alongside a class teacher and several other TAs, your focus will be to build trust, provide consistent emotional and behavioural support, and help the pupil feel safe and included throughout the school day. Key Responsibilities: • Deliver 1:1 tailored support to a KS1 pupil with complex SEND needs • Collaborate with the teacher and SENCO to implement structured routines and behaviour strategies • Encourage engagement, emotional regulation, and social development • Provide in-class support, manage transitions, and help with playtimes and routines • Help foster a calm, safe and structured environment that promotes learning Who We’re Looking For: • A calm, consistent, and compassionate individual with a nurturing approach • Experience working with children with autism, ADHD, or challenging behaviour • Strong communication and teamwork skills • Ability to respond flexibly and proactively to changing needs throughout the day • A genuine commitment to inclusive education and supporting vulnerable pupils • Willingness to undertake training such as safeguarding or behaviour management Why Join This School? • A Strong Team – Work closely with experienced TAs in a collaborative environment • Meaningful Impact – Support a child’s learning and emotional development • Setting – Be part of a welcoming rural primary school at the heart of the community • Work-Life Balance – Enjoy regular hours and term-time flexibility • Professional Growth – Opportunities for CPD and on-the-job learning • Weekly Pay – Earn £89 per day with consistent weekly payments If you're ready to make a real difference in a child’s daily life and want to be part of a warm, community-focused school, we’d love to hear from you. Apply now to become a valued Teaching Assistant in Bridgwater. 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.<br /><br />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 />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>