Social and Emotional Support Assistant

Academics Ltd.; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A specialist school in Swindon is seeking a Social and Emotional Support Assistant to provide care for students facing significant social, emotional, and mental health challenges. This role involves offering 1:1 support, promoting emotional safety, and helping students build essential skills in a nurturing environment. Candidates should be empathetic and patient, with relevant experience or degrees in Psychology or Criminology. Pay ranges from £85-£95 per day.

Qualifications

• Previous experience working with children preferred.
• Experience supporting in challenging environments.

Responsibilities

• Providing 1:1 and holistic support tailored to students with SEMH and learning needs.
• Supporting students with self-expression and emotional regulation.
• Building consistent, trusting relationships with students.
• Identifying pupils who are emotionally dysregulated and offering support.
• Helping build academic, emotional, and social skills.

Skills

Empathy

Patience

Understanding of emotional and behavioral needs

Self-regulation support

Education

Degree in Psychology or Criminology

Job description

A specialist school in Swindon 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

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.

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.

Pay and Working Hours

• £85-£95 per day
• ASAP start
• Full-time, long-term
• 8:30am to 3:30pm, Monday to Friday, term time only
• Specialist mental health provision

If you are interested in this Social and Emotional Support position, then apply today.