Job Title: Engagement Mentors & Progress Partners Location: Secondary School, Hastings Hours: 8:30am – 4:00pm, Monday to Friday (Term Time Only) Start Date: ASAP - September Contract Type: Full-time, Temporary to Permanent Opportunities Available About the Role We are working with a supportive secondary school in Hastings that is seeking Engagement Mentors and Progress Partners to work with students who have SEMH (Social, Emotional and Mental Health) needs and behavioural challenges. These roles are about more than just classroom support — you will be helping young people to manage their emotions, make positive choices, and re-engage with learning. You’ll work closely with teaching and pastoral teams to ensure every student has the opportunity to succeed. Key Responsibilities Building positive, trusting relationships with students who may find school challenging. Supporting pupils in the classroom and in targeted one-to-one or small group interventions. Helping to manage behaviour calmly and effectively, using de-escalation strategies where appropriate. Encouraging students to participate in learning and take pride in their achievements. Working with staff to track progress and implement strategies for improvement. About You We welcome applicants who have: Experience supporting young people with SEMH or behavioural needs in a school or similar setting, or transferable skills from youth work, sports coaching, care work, etc. Patience, resilience, and a positive attitude. Strong communication skills and the ability to build rapport quickly. A genuine passion for helping young people thrive. A willingness to learn and develop new skills.<br/><br />If you are interested, then please click on the apply button and contact Patsy Boguzas on 0207 580 2956 | Ext: 1031.<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> Patsy Boguzas&nbsp;</strong><br /><br /><strong><span style="color:#e0004d;">Telephone: </span> 0207 580 2956 | Ext: 1031</strong></strong>