SEND School Support Mentor — 1:1 & Small Groups

Axcis Education Recruitment; West of England; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Axcis Education is partnering with a specialist alternative provision near Thornbury and Berkeley to recruit a School Support Worker. You will support whole class activities and deliver 1:1 or small group assistance, within a small, collaborative team.

Role runs Tuesday to Friday, 8:30am–4:30pm, starting September 2026 with a strong chance of permanent appointment. Ideal candidates will have SEND experience, resilience, adaptability, and a sense of humour, plus a willingness to travel to rural

Qualifications

• Experience in one-to-one and/or small group support is essential.
• Experience of working with pupils who are autistic is essential.
• Experience supporting needs such as ADHD and SEMH and children who can display challenging behaviour is essential.
• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service is required or we’re happy to carry out a new one ahead of you starting the position.
• Minimum of 2 good references are essential.

Responsibilities

• Whole class support but working on a 1:1 or small group basis.
• Working independently and as part of a team.
• Full time hours (8:30am – 4:30pm, Tuesday to Friday).

Skills

One-to-one

Small group

Autism

ADHD

SEMH

Challenging behaviour

Job description

Axcis Education is partnering with a specialist alternative provision near Thornbury and Berkeley to recruit a School Support Worker. You will support whole class activities and deliver 1:1 or small group assistance, within a small, collaborative team.

Role runs Tuesday to Friday, 8:30am–4:30pm, starting September 2026 with a strong chance of permanent appointment. Ideal candidates will have SEND experience, resilience, adaptability, and a sense of humour, plus a willingness to travel to rural