Wellbeing Support Assistant - Part Time

Outcomes First Group; Ashford; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life Assurance

Pension scheme

Wellbeing support

Discounts

Cycle to Work

Job summary

Outcomes First Group's Heath Farm SEN school is seeking a Wellbeing Support Assistant to promote positive behaviour, wellbeing and engagement across the school. You will work with the Wellbeing Lead and Inclusion Team to support students in overcoming barriers to learning and to build resilience and confidence.

You will deliver pastoral support, mentoring and targeted interventions, contribute to behaviour strategies, help manage out-of-class provision and work with teachers and leaders to

Qualifications

• Experience supporting wellbeing and behaviour in an educational setting.
• Knowledge of SEND and safeguarding responsibilities.
• Calm, resilient, and able to respond professionally to challenging situations.
• Organised with good time-management and prioritisation.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Supporting the Wellbeing Lead and Inclusion Team in delivering effective behaviour and wellbeing strategies.
• Building positive relationships with students and providing mentoring, guidance and pastoral support.
• Supporting students to regulate their behaviour, manage challenges and successfully re-engage with learning.
• Delivering targeted interventions that promote emotional wellbeing, social development and positive outcomes.
• Assisting with the day-to-day management of behaviour support systems and out-of-class provision.
• Working closely with teachers, support staff and senior leaders to ensure a consistent approach to behaviour management.
• Observing, monitoring and assessing student needs to identify appropriate support strategies.
• Encouraging the development of independence, resilience, life skills and positive learning behaviours.

Skills

Pastoral support

Behaviour management

Mentoring

Emotional wellbeing

Job description

As a Wellbeing Support Assistant, you will play a key role in promoting positive behaviour, wellbeing and engagement across the school. Working closely with the Wellbeing Lead and wider Inclusion Team, you will support students to overcome barriers to learning, develop positive relationships and build the confidence and resilience they need to succeed. Through effective pastoral support, behaviour interventions and mentoring, you will help create a safe, inclusive and supportive environment where every student can thrive.,

• Supporting the Wellbeing Lead and Inclusion Team in delivering effective behaviour and wellbeing strategies.
• Building positive relationships with students and providing mentoring, guidance and pastoral support.
• Supporting students to regulate their behaviour, manage challenges and successfully re-engage with learning.
• Delivering targeted interventions that promote emotional wellbeing, social development and positive outcomes.
• Assisting with the day-to-day management of behaviour support systems and out-of-class provision.
• Working closely with teachers, support staff and senior leaders to ensure a consistent approach to behaviour management.
• Observing, monitoring and assessing student needs to identify appropriate support strategies.
• Encouraging the development of independence, resilience, life skills and positive learning behaviours.
  Passionate about supporting the emotional wellbeing, development and inclusion of children and young people.
• Knowledgable and understanding of SEND and safeguarding responsibilities within an educational setting.
• Calm, resilient and able to respond professionally to challenging situations and escalating behaviours.
• Calm, resilient and able to respond professionally to challenging situations and escalating behaviours.
• Organised with strong time management skills and the ability to prioritise workload effectively.
• Able to work collaboratively as part of a multidisciplinary team while also using own initiative.
• Owning a Full UK Driving Licence
  Heath Farm is an independent SEN school that offers a unique and stimulating environment where every student can make outstanding progress in their personal development and enjoy success in their education. From our nurturing approach for Primary through to Secondary students aged 5 to 16, all students are encouraged to reach high standards in every aspect of their lives.
• Our students present with a wide range of needs, including social and emotional issues, learning difficulties, mental health problems and associated conditions. However, they are able to enjoy extraordinary outcomes and be happy at school. At Outcomes First Schools, we provide specialist education for learners who need a deeper level of understanding, expertise and support than mainstream education can typically offer. We support students with a wide range of complex, co-occurring and neurodivergent needs, including autism, ADHD, SEMH, speech and communication needs, dyslexia and experiences of trauma or adversity. We are proud to be a part of OFG Education who in 2025 were officially certified as a 'Great Place to Work' for the sixth year running.
• We place students and vulnerable young adults at the heart of everything we do, so every day brings the satisfaction of making a real difference. We are committed to the safeguarding and promoting the welfare of students and young people. All applicants will be subject to social media checks and successful applicants to a fully enhanced DBS.
• Life Assurance
• Pension scheme with options to increase contributions
• "Your Wellbeing Matters" - mental health support and physical health checks
• Flexible Benefits Platform (Vista), including:
• Health, wellbeing and insurance benefits
• Hundreds of UK and international discounts
• Cycle to Work Scheme & Electric Car Purchase Scheme
• Critical illness cover
• Family Growth Support, including enhanced maternity/paternity leave and paid fertility treatment support