Behaviour Support Teaching Assistant – Alternative Provision

Axcis Education is working with a specialist Alternative Provision in Brislington, Bristol to recruit resilient and passionate Teaching Assistants for September starts. The provision supports Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4 pupils who have been excluded from mainstream education due to behavioural difficulties and SEMH needs, offering a structured yet supportive pathway back into learning. This role is ideal for candidates with a youth work, mentoring or behaviour support background, who are looking to make a genuine and lasting impact on young people’s lives. ________________________________________ About the Role As a Behaviour Support Teaching Assistant, you will: • Support pupils with SEMH and behavioural needs on a 1:1 and small group basis • Help young people re-engage with education and develop positive behaviour strategies • Build strong, consistent relationships as a mentor and positive role model • Support pupils both inside and outside the classroom in a structured but flexible environment • Work closely with teachers and pastoral staff to maintain a safe, supportive and consistent setting ________________________________________ The Ideal Candidate We are looking for individuals who: • Have experience in SEMH, behaviour support, youth work or mentoring • Are calm, resilient and confident when managing challenging behaviour • Can build strong, trusting relationships with young people • Are passionate about helping pupils overcome barriers and achieve success • Are adaptable and proactive within a dynamic alternative provision setting ________________________________________ Why Apply? • A highly rewarding role supporting young people who need it most • A setting that feels closer to mentoring and youth work than a traditional classroom • Supportive staff team with a strong focus on relationships and consistency • A stable full academic year placement with long-term progression opportunities ________________________________________ Key Details • Location: Brislington, Bristol • Start Date: September 2026 • Hours: Monday to Friday, 9:00am–4:00pm • Setting: Alternative Provision (KS3 & KS4) ________________________________________ Apply Today If you have the passion and resilience to support young people with behavioural needs and want a role where you can truly make a difference, we’d love to hear from you. Apply today with Axcis Education41bf1e1f-b16b-4260-a40a-17c77a06fd15…