Job Summary
Role: Student Support Mentor
Location: Taunton
Pay: £92.00 - £109.00 per day
Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30am - 3:30pm, term-time only
This is a temporary position, unless stated otherwise.
About the Role
Looking for a role where every day makes a difference? A specialist middle school in Taunton is seeking a compassionate and resilient Student Support Mentor to join its dedicated team supporting pupils with a range of additional needs. This role is more than classroom support; you will become a key part of a nurturing environment that encourages students to develop confidence, communication skills, independence, and positive relationships alongside academic learning.
Key Responsibilities
- Support students throughout the school day both in lessons and around the school environment.
- Deliver tailored 1:1 support and small-group interventions.
- Help pupils develop social, emotional, and communication skills.
- Encourage engagement in learning and positive behaviour.
- Adapt activities to meet individual needs and learning styles.
- Build trusting relationships that help students feel safe, valued, and confident.
- Celebrate progress, no matter how small.
Who Should Apply?
- Experience in SEND support, care or support work, residential childcare, youth work, coaching or mentoring, health and social care settings.
- Patient, empathetic, and genuinely passionate about supporting young people with additional needs.
Benefits
- Be part of a highly supportive and experienced team.
- Gain valuable experience working within specialist education.
- Develop skills in behaviour support, communication, and SEND practice.
- Ideal experience for future careers in teaching, psychology, therapy, social work, or youth services.
- Make a genuine impact on young people's lives every single day.
Equal Opportunities & Compliance
Axcis is an equal opportunities employer and 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. You will be required to provide an up-to-date DBS, or allow Axcis to process one on your behalf, in addition to other mandatory compliance checks in line with the DfE guidelines.
If the position involves working with children or vulnerable adults, this post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974.
Contact Details:
Axcis Education Recruitment Recruitment Team
