Do you have the resilience, patience, and compassion to support young people with significant behavioural and emotional challenges? Axcis Education in Tiverton are seeking a dynamic and understanding Learning Mentor to work with students who have Social, Emotional, and Mental Health (SEMH) needs in an Alternative Provision setting. Many of the students display extremely challenging behaviour, including aggression and swearing. Position: Behaviour Management Teaching Assistant Location: Tiverton Contract: Full-time (Monday to Friday) The students at the provision are some of the most vulnerable young people in education. They often face difficulties managing their emotions and behaviour due to their experiences of trauma, and they need someone who can offer consistent support, no matter how challenging the day might be. As a Learning Mentor at the setting you will be a crucial figure in helping students learn how to regulate their behaviour, develop coping strategies, and build positive relationships. Key Responsibilities: • Providing 1:1 and group mentoring to students with SEMH needs and challenging behaviour, including those who may be aggressive or use inappropriate language • Assisting students in managing their emotions and de-escalating potentially volatile situations with a calm, composed approach • Working closely with teachers and support staff to create individualised behaviour plans for students • Building trusting, positive relationships with students, helping them feel understood, safe, and supported • Maintaining a light-hearted and flexible attitude while managing difficult behaviours, helping students feel comfortable and engaged • Offering guidance and support to students in their personal, social, and emotional development, enabling them to achieve both academically and personally What We’re Looking For: • Experience working with young people or adults, particularly those with SEMH needs, challenging behaviour, or a history of trauma • Resilience and the ability to stay calm under pressure, particularly in high-stress situations • A compassionate, patient, and light-hearted approach to supporting students who can be aggressive or disruptive • Excellent communication and teamwork skills, working closely with staff to ensure the best outcomes for students • Relevant qualifications in education, counselling, or mentoring are desirable but not essential This is a challenging yet incredibly rewarding role. If you are passionate about helping young people who have faced adversity and want to make a real difference in their lives, we want to hear from you! Apply today and join a team dedicated to turning lives around. INDDEV<br/><br />If you are interested, then please click on the apply button and contact Kirsty Chisholm on 01392 949 022 | Ext: 6002.<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.<br /><br />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 />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> Kirsty Chisholm&nbsp;</strong><br /><br /><strong><span style="color:#e0004d;">Telephone: </span> 01392 949 022 | Ext: 6002</strong></strong>