Youth Mental Health Support Worker Location: Bridgwater, Somerset, TA6 Start Date: January 2025 Hours: Full-time, Monday to Friday, 8:30 am - 3:00 pm About the School: Our client, a well-established and highly regarded college, is committed to providing inclusive education and support for students with a wide range of special educational needs and disabilities (SEND). In partnership with Axcis Education, we are looking for a dedicated Teaching Assistant to support students with Social, Emotional, and Mental Health (SEMH) needs. The college offers a nurturing environment focused on academic and personal development, where students are encouraged to thrive and achieve their full potential in a supportive and positive learning atmosphere. Requirements: We are looking for candidates who can bring their experience and enthusiasm to support students with SEMH needs, both in and outside the classroom. The ideal candidate will have: • Experience supporting children or young adults with SEND or SEMH is highly desirable. • A patient, adaptable and caring attitude, with the ability to manage challenging behaviours calmly and effectively. • Strong communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively with teachers and other school staff. • A proactive approach to supporting students in their academic and social development. Type of Candidate We’re Looking For: If you have experience in any of the following areas, we would love to hear from you: • Nursery or school settings • Youth clubs, residential care, or care homes • Personal experience working with SEND • Graduates in psychology, sociology, sports, music, art, or drama are also encouraged to apply! This is a great opportunity for individuals who are passionate about making a real difference in the lives of young people with SEMH needs. Additional Information: • Pay: £83.40 per day, depending on experience and qualifications • Contract: Permanent, Full-time role starting in January 2025 • This role offers the potential for long-term career progression for the right candidate. • Hours: Full-time, Monday to Friday, 8:30 am - 3:00 pm If you are dedicated to supporting SEND students and want to make a meaningful impact on their education and development, please contact Mia at Axcis Education for more details and to apply at Mia@Axcis.co.uk. INDSW <br/><br />If you are interested, then please contact Mia Green on 0117 472 2400 and click on the apply button.<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;150 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>