Axcis Education is working with a specialist Alternative Provision in Brislington, Bristol to recruit resilient and passionate Teaching Assistants for September starts. The provision supports Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4 pupils who have been excluded from mainstream education due to behavioural difficulties and SEMH needs, offering a structured yet supportive pathway back into learning. This role is ideal for candidates with a youth work, mentoring or behaviour support background, who are looking to make a genuine and lasting impact on young people’s lives. ________________________________________ About the Role As a Behaviour Support Teaching Assistant, you will: • Support pupils with SEMH and behavioural needs on a 1:1 and small group basis • Help young people re-engage with education and develop positive behaviour strategies • Build strong, consistent relationships as a mentor and positive role model • Support pupils both inside and outside the classroom in a structured but flexible environment • Work closely with teachers and pastoral staff to maintain a safe, supportive and consistent setting ________________________________________ The Ideal Candidate We are looking for individuals who: • Have experience in SEMH, behaviour support, youth work or mentoring • Are calm, resilient and confident when managing challenging behaviour • Can build strong, trusting relationships with young people • Are passionate about helping pupils overcome barriers and achieve success • Are adaptable and proactive within a dynamic alternative provision setting ________________________________________ Why Apply? • A highly rewarding role supporting young people who need it most • A setting that feels closer to mentoring and youth work than a traditional classroom • Supportive staff team with a strong focus on relationships and consistency • A stable full academic year placement with long-term progression opportunities ________________________________________ Key Details • Location: Brislington, Bristol • Start Date: September 2026 • Hours: Monday to Friday, 9:00am–4:00pm • Setting: Alternative Provision (KS3 & KS4) ________________________________________ Apply Today If you have the passion and resilience to support young people with behavioural needs and want a role where you can truly make a difference, we’d love to hear from you. Apply today with Axcis Education! INDBRI <br/><br />If you are interested, then please click on the apply button and contact Dan Davey on 0117 4722400 | Ext: 2003.<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> Dan Davey&nbsp;</strong><br /><br /><strong><span style="color:#e0004d;">Telephone: </span> 0117 4722400 | Ext: 2003</strong></strong>