Mental Health & Behaviour Support Assistant

TN United Kingdom; Bath; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A Specialist School in Bath is looking for a dedicated Mental Health & Behaviour Support Assistant to support children with SEMH challenges. This role offers a graduate opportunity to gain practical experience in a supportive environment, working closely with teachers and therapists to enhance students' learning and emotional well-being.

Qualifications

• Recent University graduate interested in supporting children with mental health challenges.

Responsibilities

• Encourage academic progress and provide emotional support.
• Manage and respond to challenging behaviors caused by SEMH needs.
• Promote positive decision-making and reduce anti-social behaviors.

Skills

Patience

Encouraging approach

Education

Graduate in Psychology

Graduate in Criminology

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Location: Bath, United Kingdom

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Posted:

17.05.2025

Expiry Date:

01.07.2025

Job Description:

Are you a recent University graduate interested in supporting children with mental health challenges? Do you have a passion for helping others with a patient and encouraging approach?

A Specialist School in Bath (BA2) is seeking a dedicated Graduate to join their team as a Mental Health & Behaviour Support Assistant. The school caters to children aged 4-16 facing social, emotional, and mental health (SEMH) challenges, including attachment disorders, ADHD, anxiety, trauma, and low self-esteem.

* Start ASAP
* £90 to £100 per day, depending on experience
* Bath - BA2
* Monday - Friday, 8:30am to 3:30pm
* Graduate Opportunity – Psychology, Criminology

The pupils often have experienced adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) and may struggle in mainstream environments. In this role, you will support a small class of 5 to 10 pupils, working with teachers, therapists, and support staff to deliver tailored education and interventions aimed at enhancing learning, personal development, and emotional well-being.

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

• Encourage academic progress and provide emotional support.
• Manage and respond to challenging behaviors caused by SEMH needs.
• Identify individual needs and triggers, helping students overcome obstacles.
• Promote positive decision-making, reduce anti-social behaviors, and boost academic performance through trauma-informed practices.

This role offers a valuable opportunity to gain practical experience in a supportive specialist setting. Engagement with restorative and trauma-informed approaches will help you build a strong foundation for a future career in Psychology, Therapy, Counseling, or Social Work.