Youth Worker – Challenging Behaviour Teaching Assistant Location: Enfield, EN3 Full-time | Secondary School Are you a Youth Worker with experience supporting young people with challenging behaviour? Are you looking to take your experience into a school environment? We are working with a secondary school in Enfield (EN3) who are looking for a confident and resilient SEMH Teaching Assistant to support students with social, emotional and mental health needs. This role would suit a Youth Worker, Behaviour Mentor, Support Worker or similar professional who is confident working with young people who may display challenging behaviour. The Role Provide 1:1 and small-group support to students with SEMH needs Build positive, trusting relationships with young people Support students with emotional regulation and behaviour Use effective strategies to de-escalate challenging situations Encourage positive behaviour and engagement in learning Work alongside teachers and the pastoral team Provide consistent boundaries and support students to make positive choices We are looking for someone who: Has experience working with young people or challenging behaviour Is confident managing difficult situations calmly and professionally Has strong communication and relationship-building skills Is patient, resilient and consistent Can establish clear boundaries while remaining supportive and approachable Is passionate about helping young people overcome barriers to education Youth Work, mentoring, care, sports coaching, residential or community experience would all be considered. If you're a Youth Worker looking to make the move into education, this could be an excellent opportunity to use your existing skills to make a real difference to young people. Apply today to be considered for this SEMH TA role in Enfield, EN3.<br/><br />If you are interested, then please click on the apply button and contact Jessica Flowerdew on 0207 580 2956 | Ext: 1061.<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> Jessica Flowerdew&nbsp;</strong><br /><br /><strong><span style="color:#e0004d;">Telephone: </span> 0207 580 2956 | Ext: 1061</strong></strong>