Social and Emotional Support

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

Job summary

Academics in Cheltenham is seeking a Social and Emotional Support Assistant to provide 1:1 and holistic support to students with SEMH needs. You will foster emotional safety, support self-expression and regulate behaviour while building strong relationships with pupils.

The role is full-time, term-time only, with hours 8:30am to 3:30pm. Prior experience with children is beneficial; a psychology or criminology degree is relevant.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children is beneficial.
• Degree in Psychology or Criminology relevant.
• Empathetic and patient with SEMH needs.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Empathy

Patience

Behaviour management

Emotional regulation support

1:1 support

Education

Bachelor's 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 provision

The 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.