Teaching Assistant - SEMH

Overview

Are you an enthusiastic educator looking for flexible teaching work in a Good-rated secondary school in Taunton? We are recruiting Cover Teachers to provide high-quality, temporary classroom leadership across a range of subjects. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys working with young people, has experience leading classes or groups, and wants to build valuable school-based experience - no formal teaching qualification required.

About the School

The school provides a caring and challenging learning environment where students are encouraged to strive, enjoy and achieve. Leaders have established a culture of high expectations, warm relationships and a calm, focused atmosphere in lessons and around the site, helping students feel safe and supported as they learn.

Inspectors' comments from the most recent Ofsted inspection highlight ambition for pupils and strong personal development opportunities. Students benefit from a broad curriculum and a school ethos that nurtures individual talents, encourages respect and celebrates achievement - academically and personally.

Responsibilities

• Lead classes and student groups across a range of subjects and year groups
• Deliver pre-planned lessons with confidence and clarity
• Maintain positive behaviour and engagement in learning
• Support students' academic progress and wellbeing
• Step into classes at short notice with professionalism and flexibility

You'll be expected to work with energy, clarity and a positive approach that helps students stay on track and focused throughout the school day.

What We're Looking for

• Experienced in leading classes, groups or large teams
• Confident communicating with young people aged 11-16
• Able to manage behaviour effectively and maintain routines
• Organised, adaptable and able to respond calmly to change
• Passionate about helping students succeed - qualifications are not essential

Previous experience in teaching, tutoring, youth work, support roles or any setting involving group leadership is valued. A willingness to engage with students of diverse abilities and interests is key.

Role Details

• Pay: from £100 per day
• Flexible cover work across the school timetable
• Temporary placements with potential for regular bookings
• Great way to gain teaching experience and progress into more sustained roles

Contact

If you're interested, please click on the apply button and contact Sancha Clark on l Ext: 2016.

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.

Legal and EEO Statements

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.

Disclaimer

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Agency Contact

Sancha Clark

Telephone: l Ext: 2016