Youth Mental Health Support Worker

Axcis Education; Tewkesbury; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Immediate start

Permanent after 12 weeks

SEMH experience

Job summary

Axcis Education is hiring a Youth Mental Health Support Worker in Tewkesbury to support students aged 11–16 with SEMH needs. The role runs full-time with a 9am–2pm schedule, offering an immediate start and a pathway to a permanent position after 12 weeks. The hourly rate ranges from £14.25 to £16.50, depending on experience.

The post is based in a specialist education setting, focusing on pastoral support, enrichment activities and sport to boost confidence and life skills in young people.

Qualifications

• Patient, approachable and able to build positive relationships.
• Passionate about helping young people overcome challenges.
• Enthusiastic about sport, enrichment and practical activities.

Responsibilities

• Support students through enrichment activities, sport and pastoral care.
• Help students build trust and develop social skills.
• Encourage participation and promote positive behaviour.
• Create a safe, supportive environment where every student feels valued.

Skills

Relationship building

Patience

Sport & enrichment

Calm demeanor

Job description

Youth Mental Health Support Worker

Location: Tewkesbury

Pay: £14.25 - £16.50 per hour dependant on previous experience

Hours: Full-time, 9am–2pm

Start date: ASAP

Contract: Temporary, with the opportunity to become permanent after 12 weeks

Are you passionate about helping young people build confidence, develop life skills and enjoy positive experiences? Do you enjoy sport, outdoor activities or supporting young people to reach their potential?

We are looking for a Youth Mental Health Support Worker to join a specialist education setting in Tewkesbury, supporting students aged 11–16 with social, emotional and mental health (SEMH) needs.

About the role

This is a rewarding opportunity to make a real difference without needing a background in teaching. You will support students through enrichment activities, sport and pastoral care, helping them build trust, develop social skills and feel more confident in themselves. You will encourage participation, promote positive behaviour and help create a safe, supportive environment where every student feels valued and able to succeed. The school offers a nurturing and personalised learning environment for young people who need additional support. Its most recent Ofsted inspection in July 2025 rated the school Good across all areas. Inspectors praised the trusting relationships between staff and students, the high expectations for behaviour and the school's ambition for students' academic and personal development.

Who would suit this role?

• Patient, approachable and able to build positive relationships.
• Passionate about helping young people overcome challenges.
• Enthusiastic about sport, enrichment and practical activities.
• Calm, encouraging and consistent when things get difficult.
• Committed to helping every student feel included and supported.

What's on offer?

• £14.25 - £16.50 per hour.
• Full-time hours, 9am–2pm.
• An immediate start in a rewarding education role.
• The opportunity to secure a permanent position after 12 weeks.
• Valuable experience in pastoral support, SEMH and youth mental health.

If you want to make a positive difference to young people's lives, we would love to hear from you.

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.