Student Support Assistant Location: GL10 Hours: 8:30am – 3:30pm (term-time only) Hourly Pay Rate: £13.69 Contract: Full-time Why Join Us? Join a values-led, community-focused secondary school based in the heart of Stonehouse. With a strong emphasis on inclusion, personal growth, and holistic support, this setting offers an ideal environment for young people who benefit from a nurturing approach. The school takes pride in knowing every student and fostering an atmosphere where everyone is seen, supported, and celebrated. About the Role: • Offer one-to-one and small group support for students across academic, social, and emotional areas. • Deliver creative, practical, and therapeutic learning experiences—inside and outside the classroom. • Apply trauma-aware, relational practices to create trust, reduce barriers, and promote emotional regulation. • Work closely with teaching staff, SEN teams, families, and external agencies to meet EHCP and personal development goals. Who We’re Looking For: • Experience supporting students with SEMH, SEND, or in alternative or creative education settings. • Calm, adaptable, and confident in dynamic environments—especially outdoor or hands-on activities. • Ability to build genuine, respectful relationships and offer consistent emotional support. • Backgrounds in youth work, creative arts, forest school, therapeutic practice, or vocational education are highly valued. What We Offer: • A small, student-focused school community with strong pastoral care and high staff-to-student ratios. • A flexible, engaging curriculum that includes creative, outdoor, and practical learning opportunities. • A collaborative, compassionate team working to remove barriers and champion every learner’s journey. • Training and development opportunities within a setting that values innovation and relational practice. • The chance to make a meaningful impact in a school that believes connection is the foundation of learning. If you're passionate about helping young people thrive outside traditional classroom models, we’d love to hear from you. Help us change lives—one relationship at a time. INDBRI <br/><br />If you are interested, then please click on the apply button and contact Lauren Featherstone on 0117 472 2400 l Ext: 2017.<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.<br /><br />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 />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> Lauren Featherstone&nbsp;</strong><br /><br /><strong><span style="color:#e0004d;">Telephone: </span> 0117 472 2400 l Ext: 2017</strong></strong>