Want to become a Teaching Assistant but keep being told you need experience first? If you’re passionate about working with young people but haven’t yet had the chance to work in a school, this could be your opportunity. We’re recruiting Unqualified Teaching Assistants in Taunton to work on flexible, short-term and day-to-day cover placements in primary, secondary and SEND schools. These paid placements give you real classroom experience and the chance to prove yourself — even if you don’t have formal TA qualifications. They’re also a great way to make sure the role of Teaching Assistant is right for you before committing to a permanent position. How it works: As an education agency, we can introduce you to schools through temporary cover roles. This allows you to: • Gain hands-on classroom experience • Build confidence in real school settings • Showcase your personality, reliability and work ethic • Develop relationships with local schools Many schools use day-to-day cover as a way of identifying strong candidates for longer-term and permanent roles. It’s a genuine pathway into contracted Teaching Assistant positions. What you’ll be doing: • Supporting pupils in lessons and small groups • Assisting children with additional needs, including SEMH and autism • Helping with classroom routines and behaviour support • Providing a calm, positive presence in school You’ll work 8:30am–3:30pm, Monday to Friday (flexible full-time or part-time available). Pay is £13.70 per hour. Who this is perfect for: You might not have school experience yet — and that’s okay. We’re especially keen to hear from people who: • Have personal experience supporting a child with SEND • Have worked in care, youth work or coaching • Have a relevant degree or qualifications (psychology, education, sport, childcare, health & social care) • Are patient, reliable and genuinely motivated to help young people Schools value attitude, empathy and consistency just as much as qualifications. If you’re ready to take that first step into Teaching Assistant work and want a supportive route into local schools, this could be exactly what you’ve been waiting for. 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>