Overview
Axcis Education is recruiting on behalf of a specialist provision dedicated to supporting children and young people with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs. The setting helps vulnerable pupils aged 5–16 rebuild confidence, develop resilience, and access a personalised education aligned to their EHCP requirements. We are seeking compassionate, reflective individuals – especially Psychology graduates – who are passionate about applying insights into behaviour, emotional regulation, and mental health to make a genuine difference in young lives.
This role is ideal for Psychology graduates who want to apply their understanding of human behaviour, emotional regulation, and mental health in a real-world educational setting. It offers hands-on experience valuable for future careers in educational psychology, clinical psychology, teaching, or therapeutic roles.
Responsibilities
* Deliver targeted 1:1 and small-group academic and emotional support, helping pupils access a broad, balanced, and highly personalised curriculum (including National Curriculum, GCSEs, vocational qualifications, ASDAN, Prince’s Trust, Duke of Edinburgh, and practical life skills).
* Implement evidence-based interventions for emotional regulation, social skills, anxiety management, and positive behaviour – drawing on psychological theory and restorative approaches.
* Work alongside teachers, senior student support workers, therapists, and external partners (CAMHS, Educational Psychology, Social Care, YOT) to deliver individual support plans.
* Contribute to a calm, trauma-informed classroom environment where pupils feel safe to learn, take risks, and rebuild their confidence.
* Help monitor progress in both academic and SEMH outcomes and feed into termly reports and EHCP reviews.
What we offer
* Ofsted-rated Good school with Outstanding personal development, where your impact on pupils’ lives is visible every day.
* Excellent professional development opportunities, including training in restorative practice, SEMH interventions, de-escalation, and trauma-informed approaches.
* A supportive, family-like staff team with regular supervision and wellbeing focus.
* Competitive salary (aligned with local authority scales for specialist support staff) plus access to the Local Government Pension Scheme.
* Term-time only contract with potential for permanent roles.
Qualifications / Profile
* Psychology graduate or final-year student with patience, reflection, resilience, and a genuine passion for supporting vulnerable young people.
How to apply
If you are interested, please click the apply button and contact Laura Dowson on 0117 472 2400 ext: 2014. If you know someone who might be interested, we offer £50 in shopping vouchers if you refer a friend 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 does 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. 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 DfE guidelines.
If the position 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, 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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