Psychology Graduate - Flexible Teaching Assistant

Location: Taunton & Surrounding Areas Pay: £92.00 - £109.00 per day Contract: Flexible / Supply - Term Time Only Hours: School Hours (Typically 8:30am - 3:30pm)

What You'll Be Doing:

• Supporting students on a 1:1 basis and in small groups
• Working with pupils with social, emotional, and mental health (SEMH) needs
• Helping children regulate emotions and develop positive coping strategies
• Encouraging engagement, confidence, and independence
• Supporting students with SEND, autism, ADHD, anxiety, and other additional needs
• Building positive relationships with pupils, teachers, and families
• Gaining experience across a variety of school settings

Who We're Looking For:

• A Psychology graduate or someone studying Psychology
• Passionate about supporting children's wellbeing and development
• Patient, empathetic, and resilient
• Confident communicating with children and professionals
• Experience with young people through volunteering, mentoring, care, coaching, tutoring, or youth work is beneficial but not essential

Why Join Us?

• Flexible work around further study, placements, or other commitments
• School hours only - evenings and weekends free
• Choose the days you work
• Gain valuable experience supporting children with SEMH and SEND
• Excellent preparation for careers in Educational Psychology, Clinical Psychology, Mental Health, Teaching, Therapy, or Social Work
• Opportunities to secure long-term and permanent school roles

Additional Information: A driving licence and access to your own vehicle are desirable, as work may be available across several schools in Taunton and the surrounding areas. If you're looking for meaningful experience that will develop your skills while making a genuine difference to children's lives, we'd love to hear from you.

Every day offers something different, giving you broad experience that will strengthen future applications for postgraduate study or careers working with young people.

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.