Mental Health/ Behaviour Support

Academics; Westbury; On-site; Full time

Job summary

Join a dedicated team as a Mental Health & Behaviour Support Assistant in a specialist school in Salisbury. This role offers practical experiences supporting children with social, emotional, and mental health challenges, providing a robust foundation for a future career in Psychology or related fields. Apply today for this unique graduate opportunity to make a difference in students' lives.

Qualifications

• Recent University graduate interested in mental health.
• Must possess a patient and encouraging approach.
• Willing to engage in a specialist educational environment.

Responsibilities

• Support a small class of 5 to 10 pupils with SEMH needs.
• Collaborate with teaching staff and therapists.
• Promote positive decision-making and academic performance.

Skills

Encouraging academic progress

Emotional support

Managing challenging behaviours

Trauma-informed practices

Education

Graduate in Psychology or Criminology

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Posted:

22.06.2025

Expiry Date:

06.08.2025

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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 Salisbury are 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 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 & 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 & Behaviour Support
* Start Date ASAP
* £85 to £95 per day
* Salisbury
* Mon-Fri, 8:30am to 3:30pm
* Graduate Opportunity – Psychology, Criminology

Interested in this position? Apply today!

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