Job Description
Summary:
Wellbeing Support Assistant role with a focus on emotional development and behaviour support.
About the School:
The school supports children aged 5–11 with social, emotional, and mental health needs, as well as those with autism. It offers a bright, modern environment with dedicated therapeutic and outdoor learning spaces.
The Opportunity:
As a Wellbeing Support Assistant, you will support students in developing emotional wellbeing and positive behaviour. This role is integral to fostering a safe and inclusive school environment, with a strong emphasis on therapeutic interventions and collaboration with multi-agency professionals.
Key Responsibilities:
- Deliver targeted wellbeing and therapeutic support to individuals, small groups, or whole classes.
- Contribute to and implement Wellbeing Support Plans (WSPs) and Level 2 Risk Assessments (2RAs).
- Provide on-call support, manage escalating behaviours, and facilitate post-incident debriefs.
- Maintain clear communication with parents, carers, and multi-agency professionals.
- Enable pupils to access learning by adapting environments and updating visual supports.
- Deliver interventions as part of outreach programmes and support educational visits.
- Maintain and develop wellbeing resources while upholding confidentiality and GDPR standards.
Qualifications & Skills:
Required
- Passion for supporting the emotional wellbeing and inclusion of children and young people.
- Knowledge of SEND and safeguarding responsibilities in an educational setting.
- Calm, resilient, and able to respond professionally to challenging situations.
- Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage workload effectively.
- Ability to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team.
- Confident communication with pupils, families, colleagues, and external professionals.
- Strong attention to detail with accurate record keeping.
- Flexible and adaptable, able to respond to changing needs.
- Full UK Driving Licence.
- GCSE English and Maths Grade A–C (or equivalent).
Preferred
- Experience in therapeutic interventions or mental health support.
- Experience working with children with autism or complex needs.
- Knowledge of behaviour management strategies.
- Experience with GDPR and safeguarding procedures.
Compensation & Benefits:
- Competitive salary up to £26,000 per annum.
- Life assurance and pension scheme with contribution options.
- Mental health support and physical health checks.
- Flexible benefits platform including health insurance, discounts, and cycle to work schemes.