SEMH Support Worker

Job Overview

Axcis is working closely with a specialist provision located near Carterton for children aged 8-18 with complex SEMH needs and trauma. The school has 16 boys and aims to reintegrate them into mainstream or special school education. The role starts ASAP and initially continues until the end of the academic year, with the possibility to extend into the following year.

• Provide support to children with SEMH needs and trauma.
• Manage challenging behaviour, requiring resilience and thick skin.
• Be adaptable, quick thinking, and skilled in de‑escalation.
• Engage in outdoor, sporty activities with the students.

• Experience with SEMH or children affected by trauma.
• Own car suitable for rural location.
• Enhanced DBS on the updated service or willingness to obtain one.
• Ability to work Monday‑Friday 8:30‑16:00.

Competitive pay, weekly in arrears. Salary depends on skills and experience.

Due to the rural location, candidates must have a car and an enhanced DBS or willingness to obtain one. The position is temporary unless otherwise stated.

Axcis is an equal opportunities employer and does not discriminate based on age, gender, disability, race or other protected characteristics. The company is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, requiring all staff to have an up to date DBS and other mandatory compliance checks. If the role involves children or vulnerable adults, it is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.

For application, contact Suzie Sage at  | Ext: 2006.