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Do you want to make a meaningful difference to young people who need the most support to re engage with education? This role is based within a values driven alternative provision that supports students who have struggled to succeed in mainstream settings due to SEMH needs and behavioural challenges. The school provides a highly personalized and nurturing environment, where the focus is on rebuilding confidence, developing emotional resilience and creating positive pathways forward. Staff in this setting understand that behaviour is a form of communication. There is a strong emphasis on trauma informed practice, restorative approaches and consistent adult support, enabling students to feel safe enough to re engage with learning.

In this role, you will

• Build strong, trusting relationships with pupils as a consistent adult presence
• Support students with emotional regulation and behaviour for learning
• Deliver targeted interventions and structured support sessions
• Use de escalation strategies to manage challenging situations calmly and effectively
• Encourage engagement with education and support long term personal development

This role is particularly suited to

• Youth workers, mentors or sports coaches
• Graduates in Psychology, Criminology or Education
• Individuals who are confident, resilient and passionate about supporting SEMH needs

This setting offers excellent opportunities to develop your understanding of behaviour, safeguarding and therapeutic approaches, making it ideal for those considering careers in education, social care or psychology.

Key Details

• Pay: From £14.25/hour
• Location: BS35
• Hours/Working Pattern: Monday Friday, 37 hours per week INDBRI

If you are interested, then please click on the apply button and contact Laura Dowson on l Ext: 2014.

For more details, contact your local Axcis office.

Don't forget that we offer £50 in shopping vouchers if you refer a friend to us and we place them in the job.

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.

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Contact: Laura Dowson

Telephone: l Ext: 2014