Well-Being Support Assistant

Academics; Margaretting; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Academics is seeking a Well-being Support Assistant in Chelmsford to support pupils across EYFS, KS1 and KS2 with SEND/SEMH needs. This is an ASAP start, full-time role (term-time only) in a friendly, supportive environment.

The ideal candidate is a Psychology graduate looking to pursue a career in Education, Therapy, Psychological Research, Mental Health or related fields, working with an experienced inclusion team and SLT. Training and CPD will be provided.

Qualifications

• Graduate in Psychology or related field.
• Strong communication skills and flexible attitude.
• Interest in education, therapy or mental health fields.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils with SEND and/or SEMH needs.
• Collaborate with inclusion staff, teachers and SLT.
• Differentiate tasks for individual students as needed.
• Work with small groups or individuals on targeted tasks.
• Access high-quality CPD as provided.

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 October 2026


• 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.