Social and Emotional Support

Academics; Cheltenham; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 19,000; Full time

Job summary

Academics in Cheltenham is seeking a Social and Emotional Support Assistant to join a specialist school, providing 1:1 and holistic support to students with SEMH and learning needs.

You will help students with self-expression, emotional regulation and positive behaviour, building trusting relationships to foster emotional safety. The role is full-time, term-time only, with start ASAP and a daily rate of £85–£105.

Qualifications

• Empathy and patience to support SEMH needs.
• Understanding of emotional and behavioural needs.
• Ability to build trusting relationships with students.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 and holistic support tailored to SEMH and learning needs.
• Support self-expression, emotional regulation and positive behaviour management.
• Build consistent, trusting relationships to foster emotional safety.
• Identify emotionally dysregulated pupils and support them with challenges.
• Help develop academic, emotional and social skills.

Skills

Empathy

Patience

SEMH understanding

Behaviour management

Relationship building

Education

Degree in Psychology or Criminology

Job description

Social and Emotional Support

A specialist school in Cheltenham are looking for a Social and Emotional Support Assistant to join their team, providing care and support to students with social, emotional and mental health (SEMH) needs.

This specialist setting offers a nurturing and inclusive environment for students who face significant barriers to learning. Many of the students struggle with self-regulation, anxiety, trauma, and attachment difficulties. As a Social and Emotional Support Assistant, you will provide them with the emotional and educational tools they need to thrive both in and outside the classroom.

Key details:

Pay: £85-£105 per day

Start date: ASAP

Hours: Full-time, long-term, 8:30am to 3:30pm, Monday to Friday, term time only

Specialist mental health provisionThe school are looking for a Social and Emotional Support Assistant who is empathetic, patient and has an understanding of emotional and behavioural needs. Previous experience working with children would be beneficial, as well as experience supporting in challenging environments. A degree in Psychology or Criminology would also be relevant.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Providing 1:1 and holistic support tailored to students with SEMH and learning needs.
• Supporting students with self-expression, emotional regulation and managing behaviour positively
• Building consistent, trusting relationships with students to foster emotional safety
• Identify pupils who are emotionally dysregulated and support them with any challenges they face
• Help build academic, emotional and social skills

Why this role?

This is a fantastic and unique opportunity for someone looking to make a genuine impact to one of the most vulnerable groups of young people.

Salary will be determined by the successful candidate's qualifications and relevant experience, and will be in accordance with the client's pay policy