Mental Health/Behaviour Support

Academics Ltd.; United Kingdom; On-site; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a compassionate and dedicated Graduate to join their team as a Mental Health/Behaviour Support Assistant. This role offers a unique opportunity to support children facing social, emotional, and mental health challenges, providing essential emotional support and promoting positive decision-making. You will work closely with a small class of students, collaborating with teachers and therapists to deliver tailored interventions that foster academic progress and personal growth. This hands-on experience is ideal for graduates aspiring to build a career in Psychology, Therapy, Counselling, or Social Work, making a meaningful impact in the lives of young learners.

Qualifications

• Recent graduates with a background in Psychology or Criminology are encouraged to apply.
• Experience with children facing SEMH challenges is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Support students with emotional and academic challenges in a specialist setting.
• Implement trauma-informed practices to enhance student development.

Skills

Emotional Support

Behavior Management

Trauma-Informed Practices

Collaboration

Education

Graduate in Psychology

Graduate in Criminology

Job description

Are you a recent University graduate? Are you interested in supporting children with mental health challenges? Are you passionate about helping others, with a patient and encouraging approach?

A Specialist School near Tilehurst is seeking a dedicated Graduate to join their team as a Mental Health/Behaviour Support Assistant. The school caters for children aged 4-16 who face social, emotional, and mental health (SEMH) challenges, including attachment disorders, ADHD, anxiety, trauma, and low self-esteem.

Many of the pupils have experienced adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) and therefore struggle in a mainstream environment. In this role, you will be supporting a small class of 5 to 10 pupils, collaborating with the school's teaching team, therapists, and support staff to deliver specialist education and interventions that aim to boost the students’ learning, personal development, and emotional growth.

As a Mental Health/Behaviour Support Assistant, you will:

1. Encourage academic progress and provide emotional support.
2. Manage and respond to challenging behaviours caused by SEMH needs.
3. Identify individual needs and triggers, and help guide students to overcome obstacles.
4. Promote positive decision-making, reduce anti-social behaviours, and increase academic performance through trauma-informed practices.

This is a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience in a supportive specialist environment. By engaging with restorative and trauma-informed practices, you will build a strong foundation for a future career in Psychology, Therapy, Counselling, or Social Work.

Details:

• Position: Mental Health/Behaviour Support
• Start Date: ASAP
• Salary: £85 to £95 per day
• Location: Tilehurst
• Schedule: Mon-Fri, 8:30am to 3:30pm
• Graduate Opportunity – Psychology, Criminology

Interested in this position? Apply today!