SEMH Support Assistant | Primary School (Swindon)

Academics Ltd; Swindon; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 19,000; Full time

Job summary

Academics Ltd is seeking a dedicated Mental Health Assistant for a welcoming primary school in Swindon. You will support pupils with SEMH, autism and additional learning needs, providing 1:1 support, helping pupils regulate emotions and stay engaged during lessons.

This role offers hands-on experience and collaboration with SEN staff and external professionals, with a path toward psychology, therapy, teaching, or youth work.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting children with SEMH, autism or additional learning needs.
• DBS/Update Service enhanced preferred or willingness to apply.
• Ability to build rapport quickly with pupils and staff.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 support to help pupils regulate emotions and stay focused in lessons.
• Deliver small group interventions to develop social skills, confidence and resilience.
• Use behaviour management strategies to de-escalate situations calmly.
• Work with teachers, SEN staff and external professionals to support individual needs.
• Build trusting relationships to help pupils feel secure and understood.

Skills

SEMH support

1:1 support

Behaviour management

Communication skills

Right to work in UK

Job description

Academics Ltd is seeking a dedicated Mental Health Assistant for a welcoming primary school in Swindon. You will support pupils with SEMH, autism and additional learning needs, providing 1:1 support, helping pupils regulate emotions and stay engaged during lessons.

This role offers hands-on experience and collaboration with SEN staff and external professionals, with a path toward psychology, therapy, teaching, or youth work.