Role: Behaviour Support Worker Location: Pontefract Contract Type: Full Time Rate of Pay: £85.00 - £110.00 per day (dependent on experience) Start Date: ASAP A SEND school in Pontefract is currently seeking resilient and dedicated Behaviour Support Staff to join their team on a long-term basis. The school supports a diverse group of learners aged 9 to 16 with Severe Social, Emotional and Mental Health Needs. Many pupils have experienced trauma, so the school is looking for individuals who can demonstrate genuine empathy and patience. While an understanding of or experience working with young people who have faced trauma would be beneficial, it is not essential for this role. As a Behaviour Mentor, you will provide support and build relationships with pupils, helping them develop a positive attitude towards education in a safe and nurturing environment. Your role will involve encouraging and motivating pupils to engage in all school activities to the best of their abilities, ensuring that every child can reach their full potential academically, socially, and emotionally. If you have relevant experience in the criteria listed above, we encourage you to apply! Flexibility is essential, with availability ideally between 8:00am and 4:00pm. Experience working with children and young people in school or residential settings. We offer competitive daily rates, ranging from £85.00 to £110.00, depending on experience. A valid DBS Certificate registered on the DBS Update Service is essential If you are passionate about supporting children with special educational needs and can provide positive, consistent support to help them thrive, we want to hear from you. INDLEE<br/><br />If you are interested, then please click on the apply button and contact Cathryn Smedley on 0113 513 1717 | Ext: 8004.<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> Cathryn Smedley&nbsp;</strong><br /><br /><strong><span style="color:#e0004d;">Telephone: </span> 0113 513 1717 | Ext: 8004</strong></strong>