1:1 Learning Mentor – Behaviour & Trauma-Informed Support – Leicester (LE3) Location: Leicester (LE3) Contract Type: Full-time Salary: £89 – £105 per day / £445 – £525 per week Axcis Education is seeking a resilient and grounded 1:1 Learning Mentor to support a young pupil with very challenging behaviour at an independent alternative provision in Leicester. The child has a trauma background and requires a strong, positive role model who can build trust and offer consistent support. The Role: You will: • Provide 1:1 support to a pupil with a history of trauma, emotional dysregulation, and behavioural difficulties. • Build a secure and respectful relationship, using empathy and firm boundaries. • De-escalate incidents using low-arousal and restorative approaches. • Use the student’s personal interests (motorbikes, mechanics, etc.) to engage and motivate. • Support the pupil to re-engage in learning, routine, and social development. About You: • Experience with SEMH, trauma-informed care, youth work, or behaviour mentoring. • Firm but fair – able to balance boundaries with compassion. • Confident managing highly challenging behaviour in a consistent way. • Able to engage hard-to-reach students through interests and real-world connections. • Previous experience in PRUs, APs, or residential care is highly valued. Why Axcis Education? • Trusted by schools and APs across Leicester and the Midlands. • Extensive experience in matching skilled mentors to high-need placements. • Ongoing support from dedicated consultants with behaviour training links. • Access to Team Teach and trauma-informed CPD. If you're ready to step into a role where you can offer strength, structure, and empathy, apply now with Allan Elliott at Axcis Education. INDMID<br/><br />If you are interested, then please click on the apply button and contact Allan Elliott on 0121 827 2030 l Ext: 4009.<br /><br />If you are not interested in this role but know someone else who might be, <strong>don&#39;t forget that we offer &pound;50 in shopping vouchers if you refer a friend to us and we place them in the job.</strong> For more details, contact your local Axcis office.<br /><br /><em>This is a temporary position, unless stated otherwise.</em><br /><br /><em>Axcis is an equal opportunities employer and as such we do not discriminate based on age, gender, disability, race or any other equal opportunities criteria.<br /><br />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. As such, 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 the DfE guidelines (for details please see our website).<br /><br />If the position you are applying for involves working with children or vulnerable adults, this post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974.</em><br /><br /><em>Axcis Education is an employment agency offering temporary supply work for daily, short-term and long-term assignments in addition to permanent positions.<br /><br />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.<br /><br />Salary / Pay Rate will be dependent on your skills and experience.</em><br /><br /><strong><span style="color:#e0004d;"><a href="/job-page-disclaimer">View the disclaimer</a></span></strong><br /><br /><strong><span style="color:#e0004d;"><strong>Contact: </strong></span><strong> Allan Elliott&nbsp;</strong><br /><br /><strong><span style="color:#e0004d;">Telephone: </span> 0121 827 2030 l Ext: 4009</strong></strong>