Well-Being Support Assistant

Academics; Chelmsford; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

CPD opportunities

Term-time only

Job summary

Academics is recruiting a Well-being Support Assistant in Chelmsford. The role supports pupils across EYFS to KS2 with SEND/SEMH needs. This is a full-time position, term-time only, starting ASAP with October 2026 start date.

The successful candidate will work with an inclusive team, teachers and SLT, providing differentiation and targeted support, plus regular CPD opportunities to develop skills in education and mental health support.

Qualifications

• Recent psychology graduate seeking education/therapy career.
• Strong communication and adaptability for SEND/SEMH needs.
• Experience or willingness to work with learners with barriers to learning.

Responsibilities

• Provide support to pupils with SEND/SEMH needs.
• Work with inclusion staff to differentiate tasks for students.
• Assist small groups or individuals on targeted tasks.
• Participate in high quality CPD provided by the school.

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Hardworking

Flexibility

Education

Psychology degree

Job description

Well-being Support Assistant

A friendly and diverse Primary School in Chelmsford is searching for a Well-being Support Assistant to join their friendly, supportive, and successful team. This role will be an ASAP start, supporting pupils across EYFS, KS1 and KS2 with students requiring additional support due to various SEND/SEMH needs.

The ideal candidate for the Well-being Support Assistant role would be Psychology graduates wanting to pursue a career in Education, Therapy, Psychological Research, Mental Health, Speech and Language and many more! You'll be working alongside a dedicated inclusion team, teachers and SLT as well as having the opportunity to engage with specialists regularly.

Well-being Support Assistant Job Description

Well-being Support Assistant in a highly regarded primary school

Chelmsford, Essex

Starting October2026

Full-time role (term-time only) - Monday - Friday - No weekends

About the Well-being Support Assistant Role

• Provide support to pupils with SEND and/or Social Inclusion needs
• To work alongside a supportive, friendly, and determined inclusion staff
• To facilitate the differentiation of tasks for students
• To work with small groups or individual students on specific tasks
• High quality and bespoke CPD to be provided

Well-being Support Assistant Person Specification

• An outgoing graduate ready for the next stage of their career
• Hardworking, committed, and excited to help all pupils flourish
• Flexible, open minded and strong communication skills
• Genuine passion for working in education
• Experience or awareness of young people with possible barriers to learning

About the School

• Modern Primary school with excellent facilities
• Fantastic location - easily accessible by public transport
• Plenty of CPD opportunities throughout
• Located in Chelmsford, Essex

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