Role: Psychology Graduate – Mental Health Support Worker Location: North Somerset Hours: 8.30 – 3.30pm, Mon – Fri (term time only) Pay: £89 per day Contract: Temporary with the potential of permanent for the right candidate Are you a psychology graduate looking to gain hands-on experience in a school environment whilst positively impacting the lives of vulnerable young people? If you’re passionate about Special Educational Needs (SEN) and improving the social, emotional, and mental health of young people, then this opportunity is perfect for you! About the schools Our partner schools in North Somerset provide a nurturing, individualised, and alternative environment for young people with SEN to thrive. With a strong focus on trauma-informed practice and sensory-based learning, the schools are equipped with fantastic facilities including sensory rooms, practical workshop spaces and gardens that allow for a strong focus on outdoor learning. Your role as a Mental Health Support Worker No two days are the same in this varied and rewarding role, but you can expect to support with the following: - Pupil engagement with the curriculum. - Communication, using methods such as Makaton or PECS. - Encouraging outdoor learning. - Promoting social skills both in groups and one-to-one sessions. - Running small group interventions, offering personalised support for academic, emotional and social development. Who are we looking for? We are looking for individuals who: - Hold a Psychology degree (or related field) - Have at least 3 months’ experience working with young people or adults with SEND. - Are enthusiastic, patient and empathetic. - Ideally have a DBS on the Update Service. Even if you don’t meet all of the criteria, we’d still love to hear from you as we welcome Mental Health Support Workers from a range of backgrounds. Why work with Axcis? There are many reasons to join forces with us – as the UK’s leading SEND recruitment agency, we provide industry leading training, partnerships with thriving special schools across the country and competitive pay. We have friendly consultants to support you every step of the way. 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.<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> Sancha Clark&nbsp;</strong><br /><br /><strong><span style="color:#e0004d;">Telephone: </span> 0117 472 2400 l Ext: 2016</strong></strong>