SEMH Wellbeing Coach - Torbay

We are actively looking for a wellbeing coach to support secondary aged students with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs. If you have a passion for supporting students with complex needs and who may have low self-esteem and confidence, this could be the perfect role for you.

Key Information

• Pay: £95–£105 per day, depending on SEND experience and qualifications
• Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30am – 16.00
• Start Date: September 2026 (Starting As Soon As Possible)
• Job Type: Permanent and Supply opportunities available

About the Role

• Your role will be to support students with SEMH on a one-to-one basis and in small groups
• Assisting the class teacher with classroom activities and learning tasks
• Encouraging positive behaviour and emotional development
• Helping to create a calm, structured, and nurturing environment
• Creating positive, trusting relationships with students

About the School

This Torbay-based school supports students aged 11–16 whose needs cannot be met in mainstream education. All pupils have an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP) related to Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs.

• The school prides itself on providing a safe, inclusive environment where students are supported to thrive both academically and personally

Who We're Looking For:

• Friendly, patient, and empathetic
• Passionate about supporting young people
• Confident communicators and team players
• Motivated to make a real difference in students' lives

Previous experience is not essential. This role would suit graduates, youth workers, sports coaches, teaching assistants, or anyone with a genuine interest in working with young people. If you're ready to make a meaningful impact and support young people to reach their potential, we'd love to hear from you.

This is a temporary position, unless stated otherwise.

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.

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).

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.

Axcis Education is an employment agency offering temporary supply work for daily, short-term and long-term assignments in addition to permanent positions.

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.

Salary / Pay Rate will be dependent on your skills and experience.

Contact: Jacob Chisholm

Telephone: | Ext: 6005

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