Teaching Assistant - Primary

Full-time • Term-time Only • Full Academic Year Pay: £92.63-£97.00 per day Are you a flexible and adaptable SEND Teaching Assistant looking for a varied role supporting children with a wide range of additional needs? Axcis Education is working in partnership with a welcoming primary school in BS5, Bristol, to recruit a full-time SEND Teaching Assistant for the full academic year starting in September 2026. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who enjoys variety and wants to use their SEND experience to support pupils across the school. The role will involve working with children with a range of needs, providing support through 1:1 interventions, small group activities and general classroom assistance.

About the Role

• Provide support for pupils with a variety of Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND)
• Work on a 1:1 basis, supporting individual pupils with their learning, communication and emotional development
• Deliver small group interventions to help children develop key skills and confidence
• Support within the classroom, working alongside teachers to ensure pupils can fully access learning
• Adapt your approach to meet the needs of different pupils, including those with Autism, ADHD, speech and language needs and learning difficulties
• Help create an inclusive, supportive and engaging environment where all children can thrive

The Ideal Candidate

• Has experience working with children with SEND in a primary school setting (desirable but not essential)
• Is flexible, adaptable and confident supporting pupils with a range of needs
• Is patient, compassionate and able to build positive relationships with children
• Can work effectively both independently and as part of a wider school team
• Is passionate about inclusive education and helping every child reach their potential

Why Join This School?

• Work within a welcoming and inclusive primary school community in BS5
• Gain valuable experience supporting pupils with a wide variety of SEND needs
• Enjoy a varied role where no two days are the same
• Work alongside supportive teachers and SEND professionals
• Access ongoing training and professional development through Axcis Education
• Secure a rewarding full academic year position where you can make a genuine difference

Key Details

• Role: SEND Teaching Assistant - Flexible Primary Support
• Location: BS5, Bristol
• Start Date: September 2026
• Duration: Full academic year
• Hours: Full-time, Monday to Friday, term-time only
• Pay: £92.63-£97.00 per day

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.