Teaching Assistant

Overview

Are you someone who genuinely cares about supporting young people to thrive? This full-time Teaching Assistant role supports secondary students with learning disabilities and autism, working in partnership with a specialist provision in Swindon. Start ASAP with a 16-week settling-in period before moving to permanent.

About the role

Full time: Monday to Friday, 8:30am-3:30pm. Pay: £13.70 per hour.

• You'll work one-to-one or in small groups, helping students access their learning, develop social and communication skills, and become more independent.

About the setting

The school's most recent inspection (March 2025) judged overall effectiveness as Good. It has a strong reputation for inclusive practice and caring for students with SEND. Classrooms are calm, purposeful, and supportive, with staff helping every student aim high. You'll benefit from working within a specialist provision embedded in a mainstream secondary setting, gaining exposure to a variety of learning styles and ongoing training and support.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils on a one-to-one basis or in small groups to access learning and develop independence
• Support social and communication skills development
• Collaborate with teaching staff to implement support plans

Qualifications and qualities

• A positive, caring attitude and belief in every young person's potential
• Patience, perseverance, adaptability
• Good communication and teamwork skills
• Willingness to learn, reflect, and grow
• You don't need previous SEND experience; heart for the work and commitment to helping young people flourish are valued

What you'll gain

• A meaningful, stable role with potential for long term
• Experience in a specialist setting
• Support, training, and collegial teamwork
• The chance to make a real difference in young people's lives

Application and safeguarding

Apply today to be considered for this role. If you are interested, please click the apply button and contact the named recruiter. You will be required to provide an up-to-date DBS and comply with safeguarding and other mandatory checks in line with DfE guidance. The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974 where applicable. Axcis Education is an equal opportunities employer and does not discriminate based on age, gender, disability, race or other protected characteristics. This is a temporary position unless stated otherwise.

Salary / Pay Rate will be dependent on your skills and experience.