Axcis Education are working with a special school situated in Plymouth who are seeking to appoint a support worker to assist children on a 1-1 basis who have social and emotional mental health needs. This a full time role - working hours will be Monday - Friday, 8.30 - 3, term time only. SEMH needs are a type of special educational need where a child communicates through behaviour in response to unmet social, emotional or mental health needs. Children with SEMH needs often have difficulties in managing their emotions or their behaviour. They can show inappropriate responses to their emotions. They can feel scared, anxious and misunderstood. This special school caters for pupils aged 11 - 16 years of age. The school offers a nurturing and caring environment that allows all students to thrive and achieve their full potential. Particular importance is placed on recognising and rewarding individual achievements. The students are encouraged to participate in a wide range of activities that enrich their spiritual, moral, social and cultural development. This development is promoted by school trips, workshops, charitable work and PSHE lessons. The school would ideally prefer candidates to have a full driving licence and access to their own vehicle with business insurance as you will be required to transport students to offsite activities on occasion, however they will consider strong applications without a driving licence or vehicle. To apply for this full time SEMH support worker role, you should have had experience supporting individuals with SEMH and possibly challenging behaviour. You should be of a nurturing, kind and patient nature but also able to be firm and resilient when required. <br/><br />If you are interested, then please click on the apply button and contact Verity Wendon on 01392 949 022 | Ext: 6004.<br /><br />If you are not interested in this role but know someone else who might be, <strong>don&#39;t forget that we offer &pound;50 in shopping vouchers if you refer a friend to us and we place them in the job.</strong> For more details, contact your local Axcis office.<br /><br /><em>This is a temporary position, unless stated otherwise.</em><br /><br /><em>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.<br /><br />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).<br /><br />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.</em><br /><br /><em>Axcis Education is an employment agency offering temporary supply work for daily, short-term and long-term assignments in addition to permanent positions.<br /><br />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.<br /><br />Salary / Pay Rate will be dependent on your skills and experience.</em><br /><br /><strong><span style="color:#e0004d;"><a href="/job-page-disclaimer">View the disclaimer</a></span></strong><br /><br /><strong><span style="color:#e0004d;"><strong>Contact: </strong></span><strong> Verity Wendon&nbsp;</strong><br /><br /><strong><span style="color:#e0004d;">Telephone: </span> 01392 949 022 | Ext: 6004</strong></strong>