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Job Title: Engagement Mentors & Progress Partners
Location: Secondary School, Hastings
Hours: 8:30am – 4:00pm, Monday to Friday (Term Time Only)
Start Date: ASAP - September
Contract Type: Full-time, Temporary to Permanent Opportunities Available
About the Role
We are working with a supportive secondary school in Hastings that is seeking Engagement Mentors and Progress Partners to work with students who have SEMH (Social, Emotional and Mental Health) needs and behavioural challenges. These roles involve more than classroom support — you will help young people manage emotions, make positive choices, and re-engage with learning. You’ll collaborate with teaching and pastoral teams to ensure every student has the opportunity to succeed.
Key Responsibilities
1. Building positive, trusting relationships with students who may find school challenging.
2. Supporting pupils in the classroom and in targeted one-to-one or small group interventions.
3. Helping to manage behaviour calmly and effectively, using de-escalation strategies where appropriate.
4. Encouraging students to participate in learning and take pride in their achievements.
5. Working with staff to track progress and implement strategies for improvement.
About You
We welcome applicants who have:
* Experience supporting young people with SEMH or behavioural needs in a school or similar setting, or transferable skills from youth work, sports coaching, care work, etc.
* Patience, resilience, and a positive attitude.
* Strong communication skills and the ability to build rapport quickly.
* A genuine passion for helping young people thrive.
* A willingness to learn and develop new skills.
If you are interested, please click on the apply button and contact Patsy Boguzas at 0207 580 2956 | Ext: 1031.
If you are not interested but know someone who might be, 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 other criteria.
The company is committed to safeguarding children and young people. You will be required to provide an up-to-date DBS or allow Axcis to process one on your behalf, along with other mandatory 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 offers temporary supply work and permanent positions. You must be suitably qualified and prepared to attend a face-to-face interview. Salary depends on skills and experience.
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