Job Title: Trauma-Informed Support Worker Location: Rochdale, Lancashire Contract Type: Full-Time, Permanent Opportunities Available Hours: Monday – Friday, 8:30 am – 3:30 pm Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of young people facing barriers to learning due to trauma, Social, Emotional, and Mental Health (SEMH) needs, complex behaviour, or Autism Spectrum Conditions (ASC)? We are seeking an empathetic and skilled Trauma-Informed Support Worker to join our dedicated team in Rochdale, Lancashire. As a Trauma-Informed Support Worker, you will play a vital role in creating a supportive and inclusive environment within our small class settings, helping students to feel safe, understood, and empowered to engage in their education. Key Responsibilities: - Provide one-to-one and group support to students with SEMH needs, complex behaviours, and ASC, ensuring a stable and nurturing environment. - Develop and maintain professional relationships with students, staff, and other professionals to support pupil progress. - Implement individualized support plans designed to meet the unique needs of each student. - Work collaboratively with the teaching team to integrate trauma-informed practices into daily routines and learning activities. - Participate in training and development opportunities to deepen your understanding of trauma-informed care and relevant interventions. - Use positive behavior support strategies to manage challenging behaviors in a constructive and non-confrontational manner. - Maintain accurate records of student progress, incidents, and any concerns to ensure comprehensive support for each child. - Ensure the safety and well-being of all students in line with school policies and safeguarding regulations. Qualifications and Requirements: - A strong understanding of trauma’s impact on children and young people, ideally underpinned by relevant qualifications or training. - Experience working with individuals with SEMH, ASC, and/or challenging behaviors. - Current DBS on the update service or willingness to undergo a new Enhanced DBS check. - A patient, nurturing, and resilient approach to working with vulnerable children. - Ability to work effectively as part of a team and to contribute positively to a learning community. - Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with a capacity to build relationships and rapport with students. - Flexibility to adapt to changing needs within the educational environment. At our supportive learning institution, we acknowledge the importance of personal and professional development. With small class sizes, you'll have the opportunity to make meaningful connections and watch your students grow and thrive. Additionally, we value our agency workers highly and are committed to offering permanent opportunities towards the end of the academic year, giving priority to our existing team before external advertising. If you are driven by a desire to make a positive impact on the lives of young people facing a variety of challenges, we’d like to hear from you. Join us in fostering resilience, aiding healing, and unlocking the potential of every student in your care. How to Apply: Please submit your CV, detailing your relevant experience and explaining why you believe you are the right candidate for this role. We are an equal opportunities employer and we welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons. We thank all applicants for their interest, but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.<br/><br />If you are interested, then please click on the apply button and contact James Barker on 0161 529 9200 | Ext: 5002.<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> James Barker&nbsp;</strong><br /><br /><strong><span style="color:#e0004d;">Telephone: </span> 0161 529 9200 | Ext: 5002</strong></strong>