Location: South Gloucestershire, BS35 Start Date: ASAP Hours: Full Time, Monday-Friday, 8:30-3:30 Contract: Long-term Pay: £14 per hour Are you local to Pilning or South Gloucestershire? Do you believe young people deserve to be seen, heard and supported — especially those with moderate learning difficulties (MLD), Autism Spectrum Condition, or mental health needs? We are looking for someone just like you. The Role Based at a specialist provision for learners aged 7 up to 19, supporting social, emotional, mental health and challenging behaviour You will mentor, coach, and support students through structured activities (especially sports), behaviour support plans, and therapeutic interventions. You’ll help them feel safe, grow in confidence, and work on independence for adult life. About the School • Mixed independent special school in Pilning, South Gloucestershire, with capacity for 60+ students aged 7-19. • Inspected by Ofsted in March 2022, rated Good overall. Personal development was judged Outstanding, and behaviour & attitudes are particularly praised. • Curriculum built by “stage not age”, heavily personalised; strong focus on social, emotional support, therapy and preparing students for life after school. • Facilities include sensory rooms, outdoor learning, and specialist therapy teams. Who We’re Looking For You might be a graduate, youth worker, sports coach, support worker or teaching assistant. It doesn’t matter whether you have all the experience — what matters most is your values, personality and motivation. We want someone who: • treats every young person with respect, kindness and patience • thrives in working with challenging behaviour, staying calm, consistent and positive • believes every student deserves a chance to learn, grow and belong • is keen to learn, collaborate and use individualised approaches Practical Requirements • Must have (or be willing to obtain) a DBS, or be happy to have one arranged via Axcis • Must drive, or be able to cycle/walk from Severn Banks train station, as the location is rural and not always well-served by public transport INDSW<br/><br />If you are interested, then please click on the apply button and contact Mia Green on 0117 472 2400 | Ext: 2013.<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> Mia Green&nbsp;</strong><br /><br /><strong><span style="color:#e0004d;">Telephone: </span> 0117 472 2400 | Ext: 2013</strong></strong>