At a Glance
- Tasks: Support young people with behavioural needs and help them re-engage with education.
- Company: Axcis Education, a specialist in alternative provision for young learners.
- Benefits: Rewarding role, supportive team, and long-term progression opportunities.
- Other info: Dynamic setting with a focus on building strong relationships.
- Why this job: Make a genuine impact on young lives in a mentoring-focused environment.
- Qualifications: Experience in SEMH, behaviour support, youth work or mentoring.
The predicted salary is between 23400 - 29910 £ per year.
Axcis Education is working with a specialist Alternative Provision in Brislington, Bristol to recruit resilient and passionate Teaching Assistants for September starts. The provision supports Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4 pupils who have been excluded from mainstream education due to behavioural difficulties and SEMH needs, offering a structured yet supportive pathway back into learning. This role is ideal for candidates with a youth work, mentoring or behaviour support background, who are looking to make a genuine and lasting impact on young people’s lives.
About the Role
- Support pupils with SEMH and behavioural needs on a 1:1 and small group basis
- Help young people re-engage with education and develop positive behaviour strategies
- Build strong, consistent relationships as a mentor and positive role model
- Support pupils both inside and outside the classroom in a structured but flexible environment
- Work closely with teachers and pastoral staff to maintain a safe, supportive and consistent setting
The Ideal Candidate
- Have experience in SEMH, behaviour support, youth work or mentoring
- Are calm, resilient and confident when managing challenging behaviour
- Can build strong, trusting relationships with young people
- Are passionate about helping pupils overcome barriers and achieve success
- Are adaptable and proactive within a dynamic alternative provision setting
Why Apply?
- A highly rewarding role supporting young people who need it most
- A setting that feels closer to mentoring and youth work than a traditional classroom
- Supportive staff team with a strong focus on relationships and consistency
- A stable full academic year placement with long-term progression opportunities
Key Details
- Location: Brislington, Bristol
- Start Date: September 2026
- Hours: Monday to Friday, 9:00am–4:00pm
- Setting: Alternative Provision (KS3 & KS4)
If you have the passion and resilience to support young people with behavioural needs and want a role where you can truly make a difference, we’d love to hear from you. Apply today with Axcis Education.
Behaviour Support Teaching Assistant - Alternative Provision in Bristol employer: Axcis Education
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