Mental Health and Behaviour Support

Academics Ltd; Calne; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A specialist education provider in Calne is seeking a dedicated Graduate as a Mental Health and Behaviour Support Assistant to support children facing social, emotional, and mental health challenges. This role offers hands-on experience in a supportive environment, focusing on individual needs and promoting positive decision-making among students. Ideal for graduates with backgrounds in Psychology or Criminology. Pay ranges from £85 to £95 per day for a full-time position.

Qualifications

• Must have a degree relevant to mental health support.
• Experience or understanding of SEMH needs is beneficial.
• Ability to work collaboratively with teaching staff.

Responsibilities

• Encourage academic progress and provide emotional support.
• Manage and respond to challenging behaviours caused by SEMH needs.
• Identify individual needs and triggers.

Skills

Empathy

Patience

Behaviour management

Communication

Education

Recent University graduate

Degree in Psychology or 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 Calne are seeking a dedicated Graduate to join their team as a Mental Health and 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 schools 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 and Behaviour Support Assistant, you will:

• Encourage academic progress and provide emotional support.
• Manage and respond to challenging behaviours caused by SEMH needs.
• Identify individual needs and triggers, and help guide students to overcome obstacles.
• Promote positive decision-making, reducing 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.

• Mental Health and Behaviour Support
• September Start
• 85 to 95 per day
• Calne
• Mon-Fri, 8:30am to 3:30pm
• Graduate Opportunity - Psychology, Criminology

Interested in this position? Apply today!

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