Student Support Worker | Resource Base for Students with Complex Physical & Medical Needs Location: South Gloucestershire Contract Type: Flexible Agency Work | Full-Time and Part-Time Opportunities Available Pay: From £14.25 per hour, dependent on experience Looking for a role where compassion, patience and genuine care can make a life-changing difference? Axcis Education is recruiting dedicated and empathetic Student Support Workers to support young people with complex physical, medical and learning needs within a specialist resource base attached to a mainstream secondary school. This is a highly rewarding opportunity to work with students who require personalised support to access education, develop independence and achieve their individual goals. We're particularly keen to hear from people who bring experience from healthcare, care, hospital education, disability support, residential settings or personal experience of supporting someone with additional needs. Most importantly, we're looking for people with the right attitude, a willingness to learn and a genuine commitment to helping young people thrive. About the Role Working as part of an experienced and supportive team, you'll play an important role in helping students access all aspects of school life. The resource base supports young people with a wide range of complex physical disabilities, medical conditions, communication needs and associated learning difficulties. No two days are the same. You may be supporting a student to access lessons, assisting with specialist equipment, helping to develop communication and independence skills, providing personal care, supporting mobility needs or working alongside therapists and medical professionals to ensure students can participate fully in school life. The role requires a thoughtful, person-centred approach. You'll build strong relationships with students, encourage independence wherever possible and help create an environment where young people feel safe, respected and empowered to achieve their potential. You'll work closely with teachers, SEND professionals, therapists, healthcare staff and families to ensure every student receives the support they need to succeed both academically and personally. About the Setting This well-established secondary school resource base is recognised for its inclusive ethos and commitment to ensuring that students with complex physical and medical needs can access a broad, ambitious and meaningful education alongside their peers. The provision combines specialist support with opportunities for inclusion within the wider school community, enabling students to develop confidence, independence, social skills and aspirations for adulthood. Staff work collaboratively to provide high-quality care and educational support, ensuring that each student's individual needs, strengths and goals remain at the centre of everything they do. This is a setting where relationships matter, teamwork is valued and every small step of progress is celebrated. What We're Looking For We're interested in hearing from candidates who have experience supporting individuals with complex physical disabilities, medical needs, learning disabilities or additional needs. Relevant experience could come from education, healthcare, nursing, residential care, supported living services, rehabilitation settings, youth work, hospital environments or community-based support services. We also welcome applications from individuals whose personal experiences have given them a strong understanding of disability, additional needs or caring responsibilities. You should be comfortable supporting personal care needs with dignity, sensitivity and professionalism. Experience supporting individuals with physical disabilities, complex medical conditions, communication difficulties or profound and multiple learning difficulties (PMLD) would be highly beneficial. Knowledge of moving and handling procedures, specialist equipment or medical care plans would also be advantageous, although training can be provided. Above all, we're looking for people who are compassionate, reliable, adaptable and committed to helping young people achieve the very best outcomes possible. An Enhanced DBS on the Update Service, or willingness to obtain one, is essential. Why Join Axcis Education? As the UK's leading SEND recruitment specialist, Axcis Education is committed to supporting both our candidates and the young people they work with. You'll benefit from competitive rates of pay, flexible working opportunities, ongoing support from a dedicated SEND consultant and access to a wide range of rewarding education settings across the region. Through our partnership with The National College, you'll also receive free access to high-quality SEND-specific CPD and training. This includes specialist learning focused on complex needs, medical needs, communication, physical disabilities, autism, SEMH, safeguarding and inclusive practice. You'll receive CPD-certified certificates for completed courses, helping you build confidence, expand your knowledge and strengthen your professional profile. Whether you're an experienced support worker, a healthcare professional looking to move into education, or someone whose personal experiences have inspired them to support others, this role offers a fantastic opportunity to develop valuable specialist skills within a highly rewarding environment. How to Apply If you're passionate about supporting young people with complex needs and want to be part of a team that helps students achieve greater independence, confidence and success, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today with your CV or contact Laura Dowson at Axcis Education to discuss the role in more detail. Join Axcis and help create opportunities for young people to participate, achieve and flourish in education and beyond. INDBRI<br/><br />If you are interested, then please click on the apply button and contact Laura Dowson on 0117 472 2400 l Ext: 2014.<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> Laura Dowson&nbsp;</strong><br /><br /><strong><span style="color:#e0004d;">Telephone: </span> 0117 472 2400 l Ext: 2014</strong></strong>