Location: Chingford Contract Type: Full-Time Age Group: Secondary Students Start Date: ASAP Salary: Competitive salary Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of young people? We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate SEMH Learning Support Assistant/Mentor to join our team. This is a full-time role working with secondary-aged students, providing vital support to help them thrive academically and personally. Key Responsibilities: - Provide tailored support to secondary-aged students with SEMH needs, promoting their engagement and success in learning. - Work closely with students to develop their emotional resilience and social skills. - Assist in the delivery of personalized learning plans in collaboration with teaching staff. - Act as a mentor, fostering positive relationships and acting as a trusted point of contact for students. - Support classroom activities, ensuring a safe and inclusive learning environment. - Help manage challenging behaviour using positive and proactive strategies. What We’re Looking For: - Experience working with young people, particularly those with SEMH needs or behavioural challenges. - A calm, empathetic, and patient approach to supporting students. - Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build positive relationships with students, staff, and families. - A proactive attitude and the ability to work collaboratively within a team. - A commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people. Desirable Qualifications and Experience: - Experience in a school or similar educational setting. - Knowledge of strategies for supporting SEMH needs. - Relevant qualifications in education, youth work, or mental health support (desirable but not essential).<br/><br />If you are interested, then please click on the apply button and contact Molly Farrelly on 0207 580 2956 | Ext: 1049.<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> Molly Farrelly&nbsp;</strong><br /><br /><strong><span style="color:#e0004d;">Telephone: </span> 0207 580 2956 | Ext: 1049</strong></strong>