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Mental Health Support Assistant- Cheltenham
Job Posted: 12 hours ago
Salary: £ 85 - 100 / Day
Job Type: Temporary
Location: Cheltenham, Gloucestershire
Expire in: a month
Job Description
Mental Health Support Assistant - SEN Specialist School (Cheltenham)
Start Date: ASAP
Location: Cheltenham
Pay: £85-£100 per day (depending on experience)
Contract: Term-time only
Are you passionate about supporting children with special educational needs and helping them reach their full potential? Do you want to make a genuine difference in the lives of young people who face social, emotional, or mental health challenges? If so, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.
A Specialist SEN/SEMH School in Cheltenham is looking for a Mental Health Support Assistant to join their dedicated and compassionate team. The school provides a nurturing environment where every child is supported to build confidence, develop positive relationships, and thrive both academically and emotionally.
About the Role:
As a Mental Health Support Assistant, you will play a key role in supporting pupils with social, emotional, and mental health (SEMH) needs. Working closely with teachers, therapists, and other support staff, you'll help students manage their emotions, behaviour, and learning through targeted interventions and personalised support.
Key Responsibilities:
Provide 1:1 and small group support for students with SEMH or additional learning needs.
Implement tailored strategies to help pupils regulate emotions, manage anxiety, and develop resilience.
Support classroom learning and engagement, adapting approaches to meet individual needs.
Build positive, trusting relationships with students to encourage participation and personal growth.
Collaborate with teachers and pastoral teams to promote wellbeing and inclusion across the school.
Contribute to creating a safe, supportive, and restorative environment where every pupil feels valued.Requirements:
Experience supporting children or young people with additional or complex needs (education, care, or mental health background desirable).
A compassionate, patient, and resilient approach.
Willingness to apply for or hold a valid Enhanced DBS.
Commitment to promoting emotional wellbeing and positive behaviour.Why Join Academics Ltd?
Be part of a passionate and supportive team dedicated to transforming lives.
Gain valuable experience working in a specialist SEN/SEMH environment.
Excellent training and development opportunities.If you're dedicated, empathetic, and ready to make a difference, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today by sending your CV to this advert and take the next step towards a rewarding career in specialist educationBefore You Apply
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