SEMH Support Assistant: Nurture Young Minds (Term-time)

Academics; Witney; On-site; GBP 15,682 - 19,372; Part time

Job summary

Academics recruits a Mental Health Support Assistant for a specialist school in Witney. The role focuses on supporting students aged 5 to 13 with SEMH needs, aiding emotional regulation, behavioural development and academic progress within a nurturing, restorative environment.

The role emphasizes compassionate interaction, adaptability to individual student needs, and collaboration with leadership and teaching staff to deliver personalised support under locally defined policies.

Qualifications

• A patient, kind and empathetic approach to working with SEMH and behavioural difficulties.
• A positive mindset and a passion for helping young people.
• Willingness to learn and adapt to individual needs of each child.
• Previous experience working with children, particularly with SEMH or behavioural needs, is desirable but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Support students aged 5 to 13 with SEMH needs in a specialist school setting.
• Assist with emotional regulation, behavioural development and academic progress.
• Contribute to maintaining a safe, nurturing environment aligned with EHCPs.

Skills

Empathy

Patience

Positive mindset

Willingness to learn

Experience with SEMH/behavioural needs

Job description

Academics recruits a Mental Health Support Assistant for a specialist school in Witney. The role focuses on supporting students aged 5 to 13 with SEMH needs, aiding emotional regulation, behavioural development and academic progress within a nurturing, restorative environment.

The role emphasizes compassionate interaction, adaptability to individual student needs, and collaboration with leadership and teaching staff to deliver personalised support under locally defined policies.