SEMH Teaching Assistant — Youth Worker for Student Support

Axcis Education Recruitment; Greater London; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

Axcis Education Recruitment is seeking a confident Youth Worker to join a secondary school in Enfield (Enfield EN3) to support students with social, emotional and mental health needs in a full-time role.

The successful candidate will provide 1:1 and small-group support, build trusting relationships, de-escalate situations and work alongside teachers and pastoral staff to promote positive behaviour and engagement in learning.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting young people with SEMH needs.
• Ability to manage challenging behaviour calmly and professionally.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 and small-group support to students with SEMH needs.
• Build positive, trusting relationships with young people.
• Support students with emotional regulation and behaviour.
• Use effective strategies to de-escalate challenging situations.
• Encourage positive behaviour and engagement in learning.
• Work alongside teachers and the pastoral team.
• Provide consistent boundaries and support students to make positive choices.

Skills

SEMH experience

1:1 support

Classroom behaviour management

Job description

Axcis Education Recruitment is seeking a confident Youth Worker to join a secondary school in Enfield (Enfield EN3) to support students with social, emotional and mental health needs in a full-time role.

The successful candidate will provide 1:1 and small-group support, build trusting relationships, de-escalate situations and work alongside teachers and pastoral staff to promote positive behaviour and engagement in learning.