Mental Health & Behaviour Support Assistant

Academics; Bath; On-site; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Graduate to join their team as a Mental Health & Behaviour Support Assistant in Bath. This role offers the chance to work with children facing social, emotional, and mental health challenges, providing essential support and encouragement. You will collaborate with a team of educators and therapists to deliver specialized interventions that promote students' learning and emotional growth. This opportunity is ideal for those looking to build a career in Psychology, Therapy, or Social Work while gaining hands-on experience in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Recent graduates with a background in Psychology or Criminology are preferred.
• Experience in supporting children with SEMH challenges is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Support students with SEMH needs and encourage academic progress.
• Manage challenging behaviours and promote positive decision-making.

Skills

Emotional Support

Behaviour Management

Communication Skills

Trauma-Informed Practices

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 in Bath (BA2) 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.

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

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:

• 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, 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.

If you are interested in this Mental Health & Behaviour Support role, please apply online or for further information contact Academics LTD Bristol office and speak to Janine Robinson.

Please note: Academics are a leading education recruitment agency operating across England and Wales. All successful candidates will be subject to a full DBS check, and relevant references will be required. Academics is fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.