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Axcis/360795
DETAILS:
Job Title: Teaching Assistant
Youth Mentor in School
Location: Speedwell, Bristol
Pay: £14.25 per hour
Hours: Full-time, Monday to Friday, 8:30am–3:30pm
Start: Immediate
Contract: Opportunity to become permanent after an initial 16-week settling-in period.
Are you someone who can inspire, motivate and make a difference in a young person's life?
Axcis Education is recruiting a compassionate, enthusiastic and resilient Youth Mentor in School to support children and young people aged 7–16 with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs, autism and learning disabilities.
This is an opportunity to do genuinely meaningful work, helping vulnerable young people build confidence, develop social skills and overcome barriers to learning.
A unique specialist learning environment
You'll be working within a purpose-built specialist academy in Speedwell, designed around the needs of young people with additional needs.
The setting offers small class groups, personalised learning and specialist support, with an emphasis on nurturing relationships, emotional regulation and individual progress. Staff receive training in trauma-responsive and restorative approaches, helping create a supportive environment where every young person can achieve.
The school's latest Ofsted inspection in June 2023 rated it Good across all areas, recognising the quality of education, behaviour and attitudes, personal development, and leadership and management.
Who are we looking for?
Your personality and values matter more than your previous experience.
We'd love to hear from:
• Youth workers and community support workers.
• Sports coaches who enjoy motivating young people.
• Teaching Assistants and Learning Support Assistants.
• Support workers with experience of vulnerable individuals.
• Local people looking for a rewarding career in education.
We're looking for someone patient, approachable, emotionally resilient and passionate about helping young people succeed.
What's on offer?
• £14.25 per hour.
• Full-time, consistent weekday hours.
• Immediate start.
• Potential permanent position after 16 weeks.
• Rewarding, meaningful work.
Ready to make a difference?
Apply today to be considered for this Youth Mentor in School opportunity in Bristol.
INDBRI
<br/><br />If you are interested, then please click on the apply button and contact James Mochan on 0117 472 2400.<br /><br />If you are not interested in this role but know someone else who might be, <strong>don't forget that we offer £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> James Mochan </strong><br /><br /><strong><span style="color:#e0004d;">Telephone: </span> 0117 472 2400</strong></strong>
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