KS4 Engagement Mentor (SEMH) – Alternative Provision

Axcis Education; West of England; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 18,000; Full time

Job summary

Axcis Education is recruiting a Teaching Assistant or Engagement Worker to support Key Stage 4 pupils with SEMH and behavioural needs at a specialist Alternative Provision in Central Bristol. This is a full-time, term-time only role with long-term continuity to the end of the academic year.

You will build strong relationships, provide academic support, mentor students, and help with work placements in the local community, while collaborating with teaching staff to maintain a safe, structured

Qualifications

• Experience with SEMH or challenging behaviour in young people.
• Background in TA, youth work, mentoring or engagement encouraged.
• Resilient, patient and calm in challenging situations.

Responsibilities

• Support KS4 pupils with SEMH needs and challenging behaviour.
• Build positive, trusting relationships with young people.
• Act as a consistent mentor and positive role model.
• Support pupils with academic work and re-engage with education.
• Help students develop confidence, resilience, communication and employability skills.
• Support pupils with work placements and vocational activities within the local community.
• Work alongside teaching, pastoral and support staff to provide a safe and structured environment.
• Help students prepare for next steps beyond education, including employment or further training.

Skills

SEMH experience

Behavioural needs

Youth work background

Mentoring/Engagement

Education

Education background desirable

Job description

Axcis Education is recruiting a Teaching Assistant or Engagement Worker to support Key Stage 4 pupils with SEMH and behavioural needs at a specialist Alternative Provision in Central Bristol. This is a full-time, term-time only role with long-term continuity to the end of the academic year.

You will build strong relationships, provide academic support, mentor students, and help with work placements in the local community, while collaborating with teaching staff to maintain a safe, structured