Are you ready to make a real difference in a warm, dynamic school environment? We're looking for a kind-hearted, motivated individual to join our team as a full-time Teaching Assistant, working alongside secondary young people with autism in a specialist resource base. This role starts ASAP, runs 5 days a week, 8:30 am-3:30 pm, and pays £13.70 per hour. Why this setting? You'll be part of a supportive learning community within a thriving secondary academy serving ages 11-18. Since joining a respected regional trust in late 2023, the school has made strong progress in behaviour, attitudes, attendance and safeguarding, earning praise from inspectors for its calm, well-managed environment and improvements in student relationships and safety , The academy hosts a dedicated centre for students with autism, purpose-built and designed to support pupils with additional needs. Who we're looking for We're not just after experience-we want the right person. If you're local and bring warmth, patience, creativity, and a genuine desire to support vulnerable young people, you could be ideal. You might be a graduate, youth worker, sports coach, support worker-or a friendly face ready to inspire. What you'll do • Work one-to-one or in small groups, helping students with autism engage and learn • Build trusting, positive relationships that help young people feel safe and included • Support structured learning and encourage social interactions in a calm, caring atmosphere Why join us? You'll be part of a school community that's improving fast and values your personality, passions, and values-more than fancy qualifications. You'll help nurture self-confidence, independence and joy in learning. Apply today to be considered for this role. INDSWIf you are interested, then please click on the apply button and contact Emma Court on 0117 4722400 | Ext: 2004.If you are not interested in this role but know someone else who might be, don't forget that we offer £50 in shopping vouchers if you refer a friend to us and we place them in the job. For more details, contact your local Axcis office.This is a temporary position, unless stated otherwise.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.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).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.Axcis Education is an employment agency offering temporary supply work for daily, short-term and long-term assignments in addition to permanent positions.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.Salary / Pay Rate will be dependent on your skills and experience.Contact: Emma CourtTelephone: 0117 4722400 | Ext: 2004
