Social, Emotional, Mental Health Assistant in Rochford)

Academics; Rochford; On-site; Full time

Job summary

A specialist SEMH school in Rochford is seeking Social, Emotional, Mental Health Assistants for September 2025. The role offers a chance to support students with various emotional and social needs, fostering a positive school environment. The position promises extensive training and professional development within a supportive team, ideal for those pursuing careers in mental health and education.

Benefits

Extensive training and CPD

Welcoming and inclusive environment

Supportive team culture

Qualifications

• Aspiring Psychologists, Mental Health Practitioners, and Social Workers.
• Experience in behavioral mentoring preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support students with emotional and social difficulties.
• Assist in managing behavior and promoting positive outcomes.

Skills

Empathy

Behaviour Management

Conflict Resolution

Job description

Social, Emotional, Mental Health Assistant - Specialist SEMH School

Rochford, Essex - Education and training

Academics are exclusively working with a leading specialist SEMH school in Rochford who are looking to find x3 Behaviour Mentors (SEMH) for September 2025 starts. This is a rare opportunity to join a close-knit specialist SEMH / Mental Health school for young people who require specialist SEMH support within a small school setting.

This is a September 2025 start position, Monday - Friday, school hours (8:30am - 4:00pm). The daily rate for this role is between £88 - £105 per day experience dependant.

These Social, Emotional, Mental Health Assistant opportunities are ideal for the following people:

* Aspiring Psychologists

* Aspiring Mental Health Practitioners

* Aspiring Children Well-Being Practitioners

* Aspiring Social Workers

* Experienced Behaviour Mentors

* & more!

This school are exceptionally passionate about providing young people the best possible opportunities and education for all students. They celebrate difference, they challenge themselves and their students, and they resolve conflict and have high expectations about student behaviour. Students at this school have often struggled to cope in a mainstream setting. These students can have self-esteem issues and confidence issues, so need confident, firm but fair and supportive staff around them to succeed.

If you feel like you are up to the challenge and want to support students who need a shining light in their life, these Social, Emotional, Mental Health Assistant could be for you!

Social, Emotional, Mental Health Assistant - School Details:

* Located in Rochford

* Specialist SEMH School - 65 pupils aged 10-18 years old

* Wide-ranging curriculum including; Music, Sports, Arts & more!

* Schools values: Dream, Believe, Achieve

* All staff work together to create a welcoming environment where everyone feels welcome and included!

* Being Community Minded is a key throughout the school and federation - all pupils' are encouraged to be "be community minded"

* Plenty of training and CPD across the school - learning from the best specialist SEMH teachers and support staff

Social, Emotional, Mental Health Assistant - Role Details:

* Monday to Friday - No weekends

* School Hours - typically 8:30am - 4:00pm

* £88- £105 per day - paid weekly (Term Time Only)

* September 2025 Starts - Multiple Vacancies

* Long term contract - at least for a full academic year - Sept 25 - July 26 (scope for a permanent contract if interested from Sept 26)

* Fantastic training, support and professional development

* Education and training

If you are interested in these Social, Emotional, Mental Health Assistant opportunities then please apply today, Sarah @ Academics will be in touch with further details if you're shortlisted!

Social, Emotional, Mental Health Assistant | Rochford| Specialist SEMH School - Education and training - Rochford