Location: Stroud, GL5 Salary: £90+ per day (based on experience and qualifications) Hours: 8:30am – 3:30pm We are looking for compassionate and dedicated Mental Health Support Worker for our diverse and expanding college. As a specialist school for young adults with learning difficulties and Autism, we are committed to providing each student with a tailored education that promotes independence, curiosity and self-advocacy. Our college prides itself on a whole-school ethos, creating a sense of belonging and community while delivering a creative and nurturing curriculum. We cater to post-16 students, offering a wide range of opportunities for learning and personal growth. If you are passionate about working with young people with SEND and want to make a real difference, this is an exciting opportunity to join our team! Key Responsibilities: • Provide dedicated 1:1 support to students with learning difficulties and Autism, helping them access the curriculum and achieve their personal best. • Collaborate with teachers and other staff to create a positive, inclusive and engaging learning environment that promotes independence. • Adapt learning strategies to meet the individual needs of students, ensuring they are supported both academically and emotionally. • Assist students in developing life skills, social connections and resilience through structured support and encouragement. • Manage challenging behaviours in a calm and positive manner, ensuring a nurturing environment where students feel safe and supported. • Contribute to personalised education plans, sharing insights to help shape each student’s learning journey. Requirements: • Experience working with children with SEND, particularly those with Autism and severe learning difficulties, is desirable. • A caring, patient, and adaptable attitude, with a genuine passion for helping students thrive. • Strong communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively with staff, students and the wider community. • Ability to manage and respond to challenging behaviour in a positive and constructive manner. • A commitment to ongoing professional development and training to enhance your skills. Additional Information: • Full-time and part-time roles available. • Opportunity for permanent positions for the right candidates. • Work across three diverse campuses in Stroud. This school offers a supportive and enriching environment where staff are valued and students are empowered to become confident, independent learners. If you are ready to be part of a school that champions creativity, connectedness and nurture, we would love to hear from you! INDWAL<br/><br />If you are interested, then please click on the apply button and contact Mia Green on 0117 472 2400.<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> Mia Green&nbsp;</strong><br /><br /><strong><span style="color:#e0004d;">Telephone: </span> 0117 472 2400</strong></strong>