Emotional Wellbeing Support Assistant

Teaching Personnel; Bolton; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational support provider is seeking compassionate Emotional Wellbeing Support Assistants to work full-time in SEN schools across Bolton. The successful candidate will provide one-to-one support to children with emotional challenges, helping them develop coping strategies and resilience. Experience in youth work or psychology is desirable. The role offers training opportunities and a chance to make a significant impact on young lives.

Benefits

Ongoing professional development

Supportive school environments

Access to child protection training

Qualifications

• Experience working with children or young people with SEMH or SEN needs.
• Background in youth work, counselling, psychology, or education is desirable.
• A valid DBS on the update service or willingness to apply for one.

Responsibilities

• Provide one-to-one and small group support to pupils with emotional and behavioral challenges.
• Help pupils develop coping strategies, resilience, and self-regulation skills.
• Work closely with teaching staff, pastoral teams, and external agencies.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Empathy

Patience

Ability to build relationships

Job description

Overview

Do you have a passion for supporting children and young people with their emotional wellbeing? Teaching Personnel is seeking compassionate and proactive Emotional Wellbeing Support Assistants to work full-time in SEN schools across Bolton.

Responsibilities

• Provide one-to-one and small group support to pupils with emotional and behavioural challenges
• Help pupils develop coping strategies, resilience, and self-regulation skills
• Work closely with teaching staff, pastoral teams, and external agencies
• Support the implementation of personalised wellbeing plans
• Promote a nurturing and inclusive school environment

Qualifications

• Experience working with children or young people with SEMH or SEN needs
• A background in youth work, counselling, psychology, or education is desirable
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Empathy, patience, and a calm approach to challenging situations
• Ability to build trusting relationships with pupils and staff
• A valid DBS on the update service or willingness to apply for one

Benefits

• A rewarding role where you can make a real difference
• Access to ongoing professional development and training
• Supportive school environments and dedicated consultants
• Opportunities for long-term and permanent placements

Safeguarding and Additional Information

Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All applicants must undergo appropriate checks and training.

Ready to support young minds? Apply today with your CV.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details.

All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.

Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance “Keeping Children Safe in Education”; this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.

We offer all our registered candidates free child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.

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