Are you passionate about supporting young people with mental health issues? Do you pride yourself on tackling challenging situations head on? If so, Axcis Education have the perfect role for you. We are currently seeking a dedicated individual to work as a Learning Support Assistant on a one-to-one basis with a Year 6 student who requires support with SEMH and challenging behaviour at a primary school in Bath. The ideal candidate would be patient, understanding, and resilient, with a commitment to building positive relationships with the student. Experience working with individuals with challenging behaviour and mental health issues would be highly beneficial. This is also an excellent opportunity for a psychology graduate looking to gain professional experience in a school setting. Responsibilities include: • Effectively using de-escalation techniques to handle behavioural outbursts • Working closely with other staff members to ensure the best support is being given to the student, tailored to their individual needs • Building rapport with the student, understanding that this may take time due to their previous life experiences Requirements for this role include: • A passion for supporting students with SEMH • Strong communication and written English skills • Right to Work in the UK • An enhanced DBS on the update service, either one you currently have or can apply for as part of the process At Axcis, we value our teachers and support staff and the hard work they put in on a daily basis. This is why we always offer competitive rates of pay to ensure that their skills and experience are recognised. If you think this role is for you, then don’t hesitate to apply! Please note, all of our positions are temporary contracts with a view to go permanent. <br/><br />If you are interested, then please contact Isabella Tsouramanis on 0117 472 2400 | Ext: 2014 and click on the apply button.<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;150 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> Isabella Tsouramanis&nbsp;</strong><br /><br /><strong><span style="color:#e0004d;">Telephone: </span> 0117 472 2400 | Ext: 2014</strong></strong>