Role: Student Support Mentor Location: Taunton Pay: £92.00 - £109.00 per day Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30am - 3:30pm, term-time only 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 is far more than a classroom support role. You'll become a key part of a nurturing environment where students are encouraged to develop confidence, communication skills, independence, and positive relationships alongside their academic learning. The school supports pupils with a variety of complex learning needs and is well regarded for its personalised approach, strong pastoral care, and commitment to helping every young person achieve success in a way that works for them. What will you be doing? Working alongside teachers and specialist staff, you will: 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 big or small Who would suit this role? You don't necessarily need school-based experience. We would love to hear from people who have worked in: SEND support Care or support work Residential childcare Youth work Coaching or mentoring Health and social care settings Most importantly, you'll be patient, empathetic, and genuinely passionate about supporting young people with additional needs. Why apply? ? 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 If you're looking for a rewarding role where relationships, patience, and encouragement can transform a student's experience of education, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today to become a Student Support Mentor and help young people achieve their potential. INDSW<br/><br />If you are interested, then please click on the apply button and contact Sancha Clark on 0117 472 2400 l Ext: 2016.<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> Sancha Clark&nbsp;</strong><br /><br /><strong><span style="color:#e0004d;">Telephone: </span> 0117 472 2400 l Ext: 2016</strong></strong>