Axcis have a long term role starting in September working in a small classroom of only 8 pupils in Exeter. You will be a teaching assistant as well as a behaviour mentor assisting the social and emotional development of pupils with EHCP’s. Most of the pupils have Social, Emotional Mental Health needs which trigger challenging and aggressive behaviour from traumatic events in their lives. The academy is an Alternative Provision providing education for children from 11-16 years of age. All of the children that attend the provision have been either excluded from mainstream schooling or transferred by the council with the intention of transitioning back into mainstream school or leaving for further education. We are looking for a teaching assistant to work with the secondary pupils where some have involved themselves in criminal activities or drug or alcohol participation. This role is in a very fast paced classroom where you need to be focused, understanding and empathetic towards why the pupils have challenging behaviour and how to de-escalate situations. You will work 1-1 or in small groups with the pupils in a classroom staffed with the main class teacher and other TA's to give every child a mentor. • You must have experience working with children with mental health needs • Team Teach or MAPA training is desirable but not essential • Further development and training will be available to the ideal candidate who applies themselves in the role. • This is a full time job working Monday to Thursday working a half-day on Friday • Hours are from 8:30 – 3:30 • Pay rate is £90 - £95 per day <br/><br />If you are interested, then please click on the apply button and contact Kirsty Chisholm on 01392 949 022 | Ext: 6002.<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> Kirsty Chisholm&nbsp;</strong><br /><br /><strong><span style="color:#e0004d;">Telephone: </span> 01392 949 022 | Ext: 6002</strong></strong>