Role: School Support Worker (School Hours) Location: Taunton & Surrounding Areas Pay: £92.00 – £109.00 per day Contract: Temporary / Long-Term Opportunities Available Hours: School Hours (Typically 8:30am – 3:30pm, Monday to Friday) Are you looking for meaningful work during school hours? We are recruiting School Support Workers to support children and young people across a range of schools in Taunton and the surrounding areas. This is a fantastic opportunity for people with experience in care, support work, youth work, mentoring, coaching, or SEND who want to use their skills in an education setting. Whether you’re looking for a new career direction, want to build experience before moving into teaching, or need work that fits around other commitments, this could be the perfect role. About the Role: As a School Support Worker, you will provide valuable support to students throughout the school day, helping them feel confident, included, and ready to learn. You may support pupils with additional needs, emotional regulation, behaviour, or learning challenges, working alongside teachers and school staff to create a positive and supportive environment. Your role could include: • Providing 1:1 support for students who need additional help • Supporting small group activities and interventions • Helping pupils access learning and develop independence • Encouraging positive behaviour and engagement • Supporting students socially and emotionally • Building trusting relationships with young people • Working as part of a wider school team Who We’re Looking For: We are looking for people who are caring, reliable, and passionate about supporting young people. Previous school experience is not essential - relevant experience can come from: • Care or support work • Youth work • Residential childcare • Volunteering • Coaching or mentoring • Experience supporting children or young people with additional needs You’ll need patience, resilience, and the ability to build positive relationships with students. Why Choose This Role? • School hours only – no evenings or weekends •Great for people with childcare commitments, studies, hobbies, or other interests •Gain valuable experience across different school settings •Opportunity to develop skills for careers in teaching, psychology, SEND, or youth work •Potential for long-term and permanent opportunities Important Information: A driving licence and access to your own vehicle are desirable as the role may involve travelling between different schools. If you’re looking for a rewarding role where you can make a difference every day while maintaining a healthy work-life balance, we’d love to hear from you. INDSW <br/><br />If you are interested, then please click on the apply button and contact Sancha Clark on 0117 472 2400 l Ext: 2016.<br /><br />If you are not interested in this role but know someone else who might be, <strong>don&#39;t forget that we offer &pound;50 in shopping vouchers if you refer a friend to us and we place them in the job.</strong> For more details, contact your local Axcis office.<br /><br /><em>This is a temporary position, unless stated otherwise.</em><br /><br /><em>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.<br /><br />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).<br /><br />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.</em><br /><br /><em>Axcis Education is an employment agency offering temporary supply work for daily, short-term and long-term assignments in addition to permanent positions.<br /><br />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.<br /><br />Salary / Pay Rate will be dependent on your skills and experience.</em><br /><br /><strong><span style="color:#e0004d;"><a href="/job-page-disclaimer">View the disclaimer</a></span></strong><br /><br /><strong><span style="color:#e0004d;"><strong>Contact: </strong></span><strong> Sancha Clark&nbsp;</strong><br /><br /><strong><span style="color:#e0004d;">Telephone: </span> 0117 472 2400 l Ext: 2016</strong></strong>