Trauma & Wellbeing Coach

Axcis Education Recruitment; Highweek; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational recruitment agency is seeking a full-time Trauma & Wellbeing Coach for a special school in England. This role involves supporting students with SEMH and ADHD through trauma-informed approaches. Candidates should be resilient, compassionate, and ideally have a driver's license. The position pays between £95-£110 a day and starts in January 2026. If you're passionate about making a difference in young people's lives, apply today!

Benefits

Competitive pay

Opportunity to make a difference

Supportive work environment

Qualifications

• Experience in supporting students with special educational needs.
• Ability to use trauma-informed approaches for student support.
• Possession of a driving license and access to a car is ideal.

Responsibilities

• Support students on a 1:1 and small group basis.
• Use trauma-informed approaches to help learners overcome barriers.
• Promote engagement, emotional resilience, and positive behaviour.
• Collaborate with staff to create a supportive learning environment.

Skills

Experience supporting young people with SEMH, ADHD or other SEND needs

Resilience

Compassion

Patience

Job description

Overview

Axcis Education are working with a fantastic independent special school who are seeking a full-time Trauma & Wellbeing Coach to join their team. This is a full time role, working 8:30-16:00. Rate of pay varies from £95-£110 a day, depending on previous experience and qualifications. This is a permanent position starting in January 2026. This school caters for students aged 8–16 with SEMH, ADHD and complex needs. With a recent site expansion, the school offers excellent facilities and a nurturing environment where students can thrive. Their curriculum is broad, creative, and designed to ignite passions and build confidence, helping young people prepare for adulthood and future employment.

Responsibilities

• Supporting students on a 1:1 and small group basis
• Using trauma-informed approaches to help learners overcome barriers
• Promoting engagement, emotional resilience, and positive behaviour
• Working closely with staff to create a supportive learning environment

What we’re looking for

• Experience supporting young people with SEMH, ADHD, or other SEND needs
• Resilient, compassionate and patient individuals
• A driver with access to a car (ideal but not essential)
• This is a live position with the school interviewing candidates between 15th-17th December. If you are passionate about making a difference and want to join a wonderful school with a strong ethos of care and support, apply today.

If you are interested, then please click on the apply button and contact Jacob Chisholm on 01392 949 022 | Ext : 6005.

If you are not interested in this role but know someone else who might be, don't forget that we offer £50 in shopping vouchers if you refer a friend to us and we place them in the job. For more details, contact your local Axcis office.

This is a temporary position, unless stated otherwise.

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.

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. 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).

If the position you are applying for involves working with children or vulnerable adults, this post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974.

Axcis Education is an employment agency offering temporary supply work for daily, short-term and long-term assignments in addition to permanent positions.

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.

Salary / Pay Rate will be dependent on your skills and experience.

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